keep one on one's toes

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Verb

keep one on one's toes

(idiomatic) To keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.
Four-year-old twins will certainly keep you on your toes!

Translations

to keep one attentive, active, busy or alert

German: jemanden auf Trab halten

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