on your toes

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Saki6

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"Are we launching the new system now?" - "Not yet, but be on your toes."
(Words & Phrases Tip 221 "on your toes")

What do you think of saying "stay on your toes" to mean "be on your toes"?
 
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That works, too.
 
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I'd prefer "... but stay on your toes", to make it clear that the person is expected to be ready to move at any time.
 
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