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28 May 2022
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what's the difference between "to stay on one's toes" and "alert"?
and if you can, please give as many examples as possible
what's the difference between "to stay on one's toes" and "alert"?
and if you can, please give as many examples as possible
and if you can, please give as many examples as possible
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They are synonyms. "To be/stay on one's toes" is less formal.
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@shalomAti your can, but "Stay" might fit better.
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To "be on your toes" means to be alert
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