toe the Idiom, Proverb
toe the line
toe the mark
Idiom(s): toe the mark AND toe the lineTheme: OBEDIENCE
to do what one is expected to do; to follow the rules.
• You'll get ahead, Sally. Don't worry. Just toe the mark, and everything will be okay.
• John finally got fired. He just couldn't learn to toe the line.
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v. phr. To be very careful to do just what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties. The new teacher will make Joe toe the line. Bill's father is strict with him and he has to toe the mark.Compare: WALK THE CHALK.
toe the line
To attach to the rules of something. (Often misspelled as "tow the line.") From now on, I plan to toe the band and do absolutely what Gram tells me, to abstain accepting in any added trouble. I apprehend you to toe the band at all times if you appetite to abide at this firm, Jonathan.Learn more: line, toetoe the
line/mark1. To attach to doctrines or rules conscientiously; conform.
2. Sports & Games To blow a mark or band with the toe or easily in address for the alpha of a chase or competition.Learn more: toe
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