How to Pronounce "on your toes"
expression
ON-yer-TOHZ
ON-yaw-TOHZ
Definition
To be alert and ready to react, especially when something is unpredictable or could change suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtoʊz
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-yer-TOHZ
UK
ON-yaw-TOHZ
Listen in Context
You have to stay on your toes in this job.
Teachers have to be on their toes with young children.
The coach told the team to keep on their toes during the game.
With two little kids, you really have to be on your toes all day.