on tiptoe

English

Prepositional phrase

on tiptoe

  1. Standing elevated on the tips of one's toes.
  2. Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily on the tips of one's toes.
    We crept out on tiptoe so as not to wake the children.

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