What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something hopped right on your toes (5)" mean?

The definition is "on your toes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALE (synonym="alcoholic drink made with hops = something hopped") + RT (synonym="abbreviation for right, as in Rt Rev = Right Reverend") = ALERT; definition: "on your toes" The answer is ALERT.

Something hopped right on your toes (5)

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