have it on (one's) toes
have it on (one's) toes
To run away or flee. Primarily heard in UK. We had it on our toes when we saw that huge fire raging in the distance.
See also: have, on, toe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have it on your toes
run away. British informalSee also: have, on, toe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- have it on your toes
- toe
- toes up
- be toes up
- toe-to-toe
- nip on (someone's or something's) toes
- go toe to toe with someone
- go toe-to-toe with (someone)
- toe in
- toed