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"на согнутых" (кататься в коньках с опорой на переднюю часть стопы, с согнутыми в коленях ногами = быстро, маневренно, энергично HARagLiAMov) | |||
на носках | |||
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быть в форме; быть готовым (к чему-л.); быть настороже; не расслабляться; в полной готовности; активный; деятельный; жизнерадостный; настороже; начеку; решительный; готовый к действиям; готовый к действию; шустрый (Liv Bliss) | |||
активно; наготове | |||
активно; наготове; настороже | |||
English thesaurus | |||
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alert, ready to act (This metaphoric expression probably alludes to boxers or runners who must be on their toes in order to move or start quickly. It gained currency with Richard Rodgers' and Lorenz Hart's extremely popular musical, On Your Toes (1936).: Orchestra players must be on their toes all the time, so as not to miss an entrance. • Having two kids under age five sure keeps me on my toes! • This attorney is known for using really deceptive and underhanded tactics, so be on your toes.) |
on toes : 117 phrases in 16 subjects |
American usage, not spelling | 2 |
Automobiles | 3 |
Business | 4 |
Figurative | 9 |
General | 51 |
Gymnastics | 1 |
Idiomatic | 13 |
Informal | 8 |
Makarov | 11 |
Military | 1 |
Nonstandard | 1 |
Proverb | 2 |
Slang | 3 |
Sports | 6 |
Theatre | 1 |
Transport | 1 |