"keep me on my toes"

abc   Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:21 pm GMT
That's what my prof thinks I do to him. what does that mean?
Jim C, York   Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:41 pm GMT
Think of a Boxer moving around the ring avoiding punches, constantly hopping about on his toes.
It means he has to stay alert as you pose different questions to him, or your work is so advanced that he has to try and keep one step ahead? Thats it roughly, though if you gave a bit more of what context it was said in, could give you a better idea of what he meant? You probably get the idea though.
Jim C, York   Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:49 pm GMT
You say it also when people do things that are unexpected, It used more in that context I think.
abc   Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:55 pm GMT
Jim C,
makes sense. thanx
Alicia   Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:13 pm GMT
What does it mean when a boyfriend says that to you?
Guest   Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:14 am GMT
It means that you prevent him from getting complacent.
NYC   Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:12 am GMT
It means you should dump him.



JK ;)