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1toe Listen to audio/ˈtoʊ/ noun
plural toes
[count] 1 : one of the five separate parts at the end of your foot
He felt the sand/grass between his toes. I accidentally stepped on her toe. I stubbed my toe on the table's leg.see picture at foot; compare finger; see also big toe
2 : the part of a shoe or sock that covers the front part of your foot
My sock has a hole in the toe. boots with steel toes the toe of her bootsee picture at shoe
3 : something that is shaped like a toe
the toe of the peninsula
dip/put/stick a toe in the water
informal : to try an activity briefly to see if you like it
I'm not sure I want to join, but I'd like to dip a toe in the water.
from top to toesee 1top
keep (someone) on their toes
informal : to cause someone to be alert and prepared to deal with problems
Taking care of three kids really keeps me on my toes. The boss made regular inspections in order to keep employees on their toes.
make your toes curl
informal : to cause you to have a very strong and usually unpleasant feeling (such as a feeling of being embarrassed, annoyed, etc.)
Just thinking about my old boyfriend makes my toes curl.
point your toessee 2point
step on someone's toes (US) or Brit tread on someone's toes
informal : to do something that upsets or offends someone
You might step on the toes of some important people with this project. I don't want to step on anyone's toes.
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