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俚语 toe the line
释义

toe the line

To do what is expected of one.
She decided to toe the line rather than disobey her parents.

toe the line

To stay in order, be obedient.
Origin: From the line in the House of Commons which members must stay behind during session. "Toe the line" is to conform to the rules.
Synonyms:
Mind one's p's and q's
Straight and narrow.

toe the line

To behave according to strict rules. Sometimes an order given, especially to a child.

Somewhat archaic.
Angry father: "You'd better toe the line this time, mister, or next time I catch you tattooing your sister's name on shaved dogs you'll be grounded for a month!"

Toeing the line

Putting your big toe in someone’s ass crack.
I had to wash my feet after sex last night. I was really toeing the line.
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