TOE THE LINE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does toe the line mean? 

• TOE THE LINE (verb)
  The verb TOE THE LINE has 1 sense:

1. do what is expected

  Familiarity information: TOE THE LINE used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TOE THE LINE (verb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Do what is expected

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "toe the line" is one way to...):

abide by; comply; follow (act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s