TOETHELINE

Toe the line

"Toe the line" is an idiomatic expression meaning either to conform to a rule or standard, or to stand poised at the starting line in a footrace. Other phrases which were once used in the early 1800s and have the same meaning were toe the mark and toe the plank.

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toe the line

Verb

  1. To abide by the rules or conventions.
    Television shows these days do not always toe the line of decency and common sense.
  1. To stand at your mark before a footrace.
    Alberto Salazar is one of the most famous athletes to have toed the line at this great race.


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