tiptoeing

[US]/ˈtɪp.təʊ.ɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈtɪp.toʊ.ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.walking quietly on one's toes; to discuss something indirectly

Phrases & Collocations

tiptoeing around

tiptoeing through

tiptoeing quietly

tiptoeing lightly

tiptoeing away

tiptoeing back

tiptoeing past

tiptoeing in

tiptoeing out

tiptoeing around it

Example Sentences

the cat was tiptoeing across the kitchen floor.

she was tiptoeing to avoid waking the baby.

he was tiptoeing around the issue during the meeting.

the children were tiptoeing through the garden.

tiptoeing quietly, she entered the dark room.

they were tiptoeing around the sleeping dog.

he caught her tiptoeing to the fridge for a midnight snack.

tiptoeing through the museum, they admired the artwork.

she was tiptoeing to surprise her friend.

he was tiptoeing out of the room after the argument.

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