toe
One of the five small parts at the end of your foot.
One of the five small parts at the end of each human foot, or similar part in an animal's foot.
The front part of a shoe or sock that covers your toes.
The part of a shoe, sock, or similar item that covers and protects the toes.
To touch something lightly with your toe or the front of your shoe.
To touch, push, or nudge something lightly with the toe of your foot.
To put your toes on a line or edge, often before starting a race or game.
To place the toes at or along a line, edge, or limit, especially as required in sports or competitions.
- Base: toe
- Plural: toes
- Base: toe
- 3rd Person Singular: toes
- Present Participle: toeing
- Past: toed
- Irregular present participle: toeing Verb
dip your toe in (the water)
1Try something cautiously first time
To try something a little to see if you like it or if it works before doing more.
- I decided to dip my toe in investing by buying a few shares.
- She dipped her toe in online dating before committing fully.
keep someone on their toes
1Keep someone alert and ready
To make someone stay ready and paying attention.
- Teaching young children keeps you on your toes all day.
- The boss likes to keep his employees on their toes with surprise inspections.
on tiptoe(s)
1Walk/stand with heels raised
To stand or walk with your heels off the ground and weight on your toes.
- She stood on tiptoes to reach the top shelf.
- He walked on tiptoes so as not to wake the baby.
step on someone's toes
1Offend by interfering in role
To upset someone by getting involved in their work or responsibilities without being asked.
- I don't want to step on her toes by taking over her project.
- He stepped on a few toes when he changed the schedule without asking.
toe the line
1Follow rules exactly
To do what you are told and follow rules exactly.
- Employees are expected to toe the line on company policies.
- If you want to stay on the team, you’ll have to toe the line.