on one's good side
on the good side of one
get on the good side of
keep on the good side of
Friendly with someone; liked by a person.
John thought that he would get a good grade if he got on the good side of the teacher.
Successful workers stay on the good side of their bosses.
To gain the favor of someone; flatter or please another.
A clever lobbyist knows how to get on the good side of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
on one's toes
stay on one's toes
keep on one's toes
Alert; ready to act; cautious.
This idiom is usually used with the verbs stay and keep.
This idiom is usually used with the verbs stay and keep.
Готовность к действию; "на чеку".
The successful ball player is always on his toes.
He has been on his toes so far.
Он до сего момента был готов действовать.
It’s important for all the players on a soccer team to stay on their toes.
We’d better keep on our toes while we’re walking along the dark portions of this street.
weather eye
keep one's weather eye open
Eyes that can tell what the weather will be.
Grandfather's weather eye always tells him when it will rain.
Eyes ready or quick to see; careful watch. Usually used in phrases like keep a weather eye on, open, or out for.
Mrs. Brown kept a weather eye on the children so they wouldn't hurt each other.
Keep a weather eye out for Uncle George at the store.
Keep a weather eye open for deer.
The police have a weather eye out for the robbers.