stand on tiptoe

Frequency: 5.22.7 per million words

to stand on the tips of your toes, usually to see or reach something higher

standVERB + ADVERB

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on tiptoe

Examples (10)

  • She stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf.
  • To see over the crowd, he had to stand on tiptoe.
  • The children stood on tiptoe to peek through the window.
  • I often have to stand on tiptoe to kiss my tall boyfriend.
  • If you stand on tiptoe, you might just catch a glimpse of the stage.
  • He silently stood on tiptoe to avoid waking the baby.
  • She had been standing on tiptoe for so long that her calves started to ache.
  • The ballerina gracefully stood on tiptoe during her performance.
  • We all stood on tiptoe to get a better view of the fireworks.
  • Could you please stand on tiptoe and try to grab that box for me?