- 1one of the five small parts that stick out from the foot the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe) I stubbed my toe on the step. Can you touch your toes? (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight)
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2the part of a sock, shoe, etc. that covers the toes He kicked the ground with the toe of his boot.
- 3-toed (in adjectives) having the type or number of toes mentioned open-toed sandals a three-toed sloth see pigeon-toed Idioms
to refuse to do something or to change your mind about something They dug in their heels and would not lower the price.
to start doing something very carefully to see if it will be successful or not We decided to dip a toe in the computer games market.
covering your whole body We were covered from head to foot in mud. She was dressed from head to toe in red.
completely; all over
(used of two people or groups) to directly oppose each other He went toe to toe with the boss this morning.
to make sure that someone is ready to deal with anything that might happen by doing things that they are not expecting Surprise visits help to keep the staff on their toes.
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
to offend or annoy someone, especially by getting involved in something that is their responsibility
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