ALL meanings of on one's toes
toe
O o - noun on one's toes one of the terminal digits of the human foot. 1
- noun on one's toes an analogous part in certain animals. 1
- noun on one's toes the forepart of the foot or hoof of a horse or the like. 1
- noun on one's toes the forepart of anything worn on the foot, as of a shoe or stocking. 1
- noun on one's toes a part resembling a toe in shape or position. 1
- noun on one's toes Railroads. the end of a frog in front of the point and in the direction of the switch. 1
- noun on one's toes Machinery. a journal or part placed vertically in a bearing, as the lower end of a vertical shaft. a curved partial cam lifting the flat surface of a follower and letting it drop; wiper. 1
- noun on one's toes Golf. the outer end of the head of a club. 1
- verb with object on one's toes to furnish with a toe or toes. 1
- verb with object on one's toes to touch or reach with the toes: The pitcher toed the mound, wound up, and threw a fastball. 1
- verb with object on one's toes to kick with the toe. 1
- verb with object on one's toes Golf. to strike (the ball) with the toe of the club. 1
- verb with object on one's toes Carpentry. to drive (a nail) obliquely. to toenail. 1
- verb without object on one's toes to stand, walk, etc., with the toes in a specified position: to toe in. 1
- verb without object on one's toes to tap with the toe, as in dancing. 1
- idioms on one's toes on one's toes, energetic; alert; ready: The spirited competition kept them on their toes. 1
- idioms on one's toes step / tread on someone's toes, to offend (a person); encroach on the territory or sphere of responsibility of (another): The new employee stepped on a lot of toes when he suggested reorganizing the office. 1
- idioms on one's toes toe the line. line1 (def 83). 1
- noun on one's toes alert 0
- noun on one's toes mentally or physically alert 0