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Toe the line
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To abide by the rules or conventions.
"Television shows these days do not always toe the line of decency and common sense."
2.
verb
To stand at one's mark before a footrace.
"Alberto Salazar is one of the most famous athletes to have toed the line at this great race."
Synonyms
walk the line
toe the mark
color inside the lines
follow the crowd
fall in line
play by the rules
conform
stick with
play the game
follow
observe
keep to
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