atiptoe
atip·toe
On tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand tallerOn tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand taller.
UK/əˈtɪptəʊ/US/əˈtɪptoʊ/
Значение
значений: 4(без степеней сравнения)On tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand taller.
(переносно, без степеней сравнения)Quietly, and little by little.
(переносно, без степеней сравнения)Without retreating from adversity, confrontation, or danger; standing tall; bravely, proudly, unyieldingly.
(переносно, без степеней сравнения)In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.
Переводы
языков: 1Происхождение
From a- (prefix meaning ‘at; in; on’, used to show a condition, manner, or state) + tiptoeFrom a- (prefix meaning ‘at; in; on’, used to show a condition, manner, or state) + tiptoe.
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