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on toes

ADJECTIVE

vigilant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious attentive aware cautious circumspect keen observant wary

WEAK

acute agog alert guarded looking for looking to on alert on guard on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive open-eyed sharp sleepless unsleeping waiting on wakeful wide-awake with eyes peeled with weather eye open

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive incautious indifferent indiscreet rash thoughtless unaware uncareful unobservant

WEAK

impulsive negligent

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Aside from inconveniencing other moviegoers as they shuffle past, stepping on toes and grabbing seatbacks after the lights have gone down, they’re missing every single trailer for an upcoming attraction.

From Salon • May 22, 2025

“As a previous captain who fitted back into the set-up, you’re so aware of not stepping on toes, not saying stuff in team meetings that is different to the captain’s message,” said Cook.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

He’s not here to step on toes or get in the way of his teammates who are securing their legacies but rather will help enhance them.

From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2023

The community’s response reflects the raw feelings directed toward reporters who came to Uvalde to probe what happened, and the reality that journalism often steps on toes.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2022

I make my way to the aisle, bumping knees and stepping on toes.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

on toes

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