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.
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.
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012