on (one's) tiptoes

idiom

: with one's toes touching the ground and one's heels raised up
He stood on his tiptoes trying to see over the crowd.

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In essence, from creating history at trials to claiming medals in Paris, Ryan Murphy continues to keep the fans on tiptoes every Olympic year. Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 In the pic, the gymnast stood on tiptoes as the couple embraced. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023 So when the trailer for the upcoming live-action Barbie movie opened with a shot of star Margot Robbie stepping out of Barbie’s marabou stilettos, still on tiptoes, the internet exploded. Time, 27 June 2023 To recreate a now iconic scene in the Barbie movie, some TikTokers are attempting to step out of high heels, walk on tiptoes, and maintain their feet in an arched position. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 July 2023 Two simple thin bands of 18-carat yellow gold bookend the center diamond, perched high as if standing on tiptoes. Candy Schulman, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2023 Fans stood on tiptoes with their phones above their heads, children sat on shoulders to get a better view and countless cameras were pointed at the tee. oregonlive, 30 June 2022 The dancers, 16 in all, flit sideways, on tiptoes, into and out of a gorgeous waterfall of light (by Burke Wilmore). Lauren Warnecke, chicagotribune.com, 3 Mar. 2022 For the year of the Tiger, many luxury brands are deciding to court Chinese consumers on tiptoes. Marilisa Barbieri, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022

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“On (one's) tiptoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20%28one%27s%29%20tiptoes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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