- toe the line or mark
- idi toe the line or marka) to conform strictly to a rule, command, etcb) to do one's duty
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toe the line or mark
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Toe the line — is an idiomatic expression with disputed origins. It is often equated to toe the mark, which has the same meaning: to conform to a rule or a standard. One documented origin of the phrase is as an athletics analogy that originated in the early… … Wikipedia
toe the line — or[toe the mark] {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:… … Dictionary of American idioms
toe the line — or[toe the mark] {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:… … Dictionary of American idioms
toe the line — Ⅰ. toe the line INFORMAL ► to do what you are expected or ordered to do: »Companies are expected to toe the line and follow EU regulations. Main Entry: ↑toe Ⅱ. toe the line (US also … Financial and business terms
toe\ the\ line — • toe the line • toe the mark 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:… … Словарь американских идиом
toe the line — verb do what is expected (Freq. 2) • Hypernyms: ↑comply, ↑follow, ↑abide by • Verb Frames: Somebody s * * * CONFORM, obey/observe the rules, comply with the rules, abide by the rules. → line * * * … Useful english dictionary
toe the line — or toe the mark phrasal to conform rigorously to a rule or standard … New Collegiate Dictionary
toe\ the\ mark — • toe the line • toe the mark 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:… … Словарь американских идиом
toe the mark — phrasal or toe a mark : toe the line * * * toe the ˈline idiom (NAmE also toe the ˈmark) to say or do what sb in authority tells you to say or do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc • … Useful english dictionary
toe the mark — Synonyms and related words: attend to orders, comply, conform, defer to, fall in with, fall into line, fit in, follow the book, follow the crowd, follow the fashion, follow the rule, get in line, go through channels, harken to, heed, keep, keep… … Moby Thesaurus
