heel-and-toe
adjective
: marked by a stride in which the heel of one foot touches the ground before the toe of the other foot leaves it
heel-and-toe walking
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The shift linkage is light and generally accurate (except for reverse), and the pedal placements have been improved, easing heel-and-toe effort.
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Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2023
This transmission remains one of BMW's most potent treatments for driving boredom, and the M2's pedals are ideally spaced for the heel-and-toe dance.
—Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 2 Apr. 2023
The steering wheel and the shift lever are in the proper positions for serious driving—although the orientation of the brake and gas pedals could be improved for better heel-and-toe operation.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 21 Mar. 2023
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Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2023
This transmission remains one of BMW's most potent treatments for driving boredom, and the M2's pedals are ideally spaced for the heel-and-toe dance.
—Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 2 Apr. 2023
The steering wheel and the shift lever are in the proper positions for serious driving—although the orientation of the brake and gas pedals could be improved for better heel-and-toe operation.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Heel-and-toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heel-and-toe. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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