Meaning of the word "keep somebody on their toes" in English

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keep somebody on their toes

US /kiːp ˈsʌm.bə.di ɑn ðer toʊz/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌm.bə.di ɑn ðer toʊz/
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Idiom

1.

to make someone stay active and concentrated

Example:
The challenging project really kept us on our toes.
Our boss likes to keep us on our toes with unexpected tasks.
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