make someone's toes curl

(informal)bring about an extreme reaction in someone, either of pleasure or of disgust

(非正式)使某人欣喜不已；使某人深觉恶心

on one's toes

ready for any eventuality; alert

随时有准备的；警觉的

he carries out random spot checks to keep everyone on their toes.

他进行现场突击检查以使每个人都保持警觉。

toe the line

accept the authority, principles, or policies of a particular group, especially under pressure

服从，听从

toe to toe

(of two people) standing directly in front of one another, especially in order to fight or argue

（尤指为打斗、争论而）面对面地

turn up one's toes

(informal)die

(非正式)死

on (one's) toes

Ready to act; alert.

准备行动的；警觉的

step on (someone's) toes 或 tread on (someone's) toes

To hurt, offend, or encroach on the feelings, actions, or province of.

触犯某人，得罪某人：伤害、触犯或侵害…的感情、行动或职权

toe the line 或 toe the mark

To adhere to doctrines or rules conscientiously; conform.

遵从：认真地听从教条或规则；遵从

&I{Sports} &I{Games} To touch a mark or line with the toe or hands in readiness for the start of a race or competition.

&I{【体育运动】} &I{【游戏】} 足尖或手抵在起跑线上：比赛或竞赛开始前用脚尖或手触一个记号或一根线作准备