In which sentence is the idiom 'on one's toes' used incorrectly?

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A When the principal announced a surprise inspection, the teachers were on their toes, checking every classroom.
B The goalkeeper was on his toes throughout the penalty shootout.
C Before speaking to the chief guest, Aarav was on his toes because he was nervous.
D During the debate, Meera was on her toes, answering every question confidently.

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Answer: C. Before speaking to the chief guest, Aarav was on his toes because he was nervous.

In A, B, and D, on one's toes means alert, active, and ready.
In C, the context suggests nervousness, but the idiom on one's toes does not mean nervous. Therefore, the idiom is misused in that sentence.

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