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toe the line

 

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Verb toe the line has 1 sense
  1. toe the line - do what is expected
    --1 is one way to
    comply, follow, abide by
    Sample sentence:
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Toe the line

Definition: To comply with rules, standards, or expectations; to conform or obey.

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To conform to official regulations or guidelines.

Example sentence: The players must toe the line and abide by the referee's decision.

Sense 2: To conform to societal or moral standards.

Example sentence: As a responsible citizen, it is important to toe the line when it comes to paying taxes.

Sense 3: To adhere strictly to rules or expectations.

Example sentence: The company expects its employees to toe the line by following the code of conduct.

Sense 4: To conform to a specific viewpoint or ideology.

Example sentence: The politician decided to toe the party line in order to maintain unity within their political party.

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