on tiptoe
Sneaking through silently
On tiptoe means standing or walking on the balls of the feet with heels raised, typically to gain height or move quietly: She stood on tiptoe to see over the crowd.
The phrase suggests stealth or careful movement: He crept on tiptoe past the sleeping dog.
Figuratively, it can describe eager anticipation or heightened alertness.
- reachExtend to touch
- stretchPull to extend
- standing tallRemaining proudly upright
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
ballet dancer · rise · sneak · sneaking around · alert · heel · pointe · expectant · hush · creep · ankle · lift · toes · stealth · cautious · bated breath · silent · anticipation
manner of movement/stealth
on tiptoeheavy-footed
Walking loud and clumsily
clomping · stomping · thundering · tramping · plodding