Keep somebody on their toes

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Situational Alertness

Used when someone needs to react quickly to changing situations. Slide

An emergency room nurse must always be kept on their toes.

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Active Engagement

Suggests someone is being encouraged to stay actively involved or interested. Slide

This challenging puzzle will keep you on your toes.

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Positive Pressure

Implies a sort of beneficial stress that promotes personal growth or improvement. Slide

I like working on tricky projects; they keep me on my toes.