pantaraxia

pantaraxia

- Any actions aimed at keeping people on their toes.
See also related terms for toes.
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pantaraxia

any actions aimed at keeping people on their toes. (Coined by Nubar Gulbenkian, 1964.)
See also: Alertness
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