Definition of toe the line

toe the line

• to obey the rules or orders.

  Last edited on Sep 21 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'line':
a fine line	Definitions include: a very small distinction.
cross the line	Definitions include: to do something inappropriate.
do a line	Definitions include: to inhale a line of cocaine.
dotted line report	Definitions include: in an organization chart, a solid line is used to indicate the relationship between a manager and their reports.
down da line	Definitions include: somewhere south of one's current location.
draw a line in the sand	Definitions include: to establish a limit.
end of the line	Definitions include: the last part of something.
have (one's) neck on the line	Definitions include: to be responsible for failure.
hook, line, and sinker	Definitions include: completely.
lay it on the line	Definitions include: to reveal the truth.
line	Definitions include: a pick-up line.
line of work	Definitions include: profession.
main line	Definitions include: to inject a drug into a vein.
pickup line	Definitions include: a canned sentence used to attempt to arouse the interest of a person in order to fuel romance or physical intimacy.
rat-line	Definitions include: a telephone number that is used by the police to enable citizens to provide anonymous information, e.g. Crimestoppers.
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Other terms relating to 'the':
101 scoop, the	Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone.
2-10, the	Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
3rd degree, the	Definitions include: interrogation.
3 sheets to the wind	Definitions include: extremely intoxicated
411, the	Definitions include: information.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.	Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
about the size of it	Definitions include: a good estimate.
ace in the hole	Definitions include: a secret advantage.
across the board	Definitions include: inclusive.
add fuel to the fire	Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
against the clock	Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing.
ahead of the curve	Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
aim Archie at the adamant	Definitions include: of a male, to urinate.
ain't no fun when the rabbit got the gun	Definitions include: Someone being butthurt over having something, they do to others regularly, done to the them
a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
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Other terms relating to 'toe':
camel toe	Definitions include: the visible cleft of the outer labia under tight clothing.
go toe to toe	Definitions include: to compete.
mammal toe	Definitions include: visible male genitalia in tight-fitting bottomwear.
shell-toe	Definitions include: an Adidas Superstar shoe.
toe	Definitions include: disturbingly unattractive; ugly.
toe fangs	Definitions include: overhang of the toes caused by an individual who wears sandals or open toe shoes regardless of the shoe size in relationship to their actual shoe size.
toe jam	Definitions include: dirt, lint, and other detritus that accumulates between the toes.
toes up	Definitions include: inebriated.
toe up	Definitions include: toe-up means ugly from head-to-toe. an absolute, full-on assault to the eyes which makes you wanna be sick when you look at the person.
what's-her-toes	Definitions include: replacement name for a female whose name can't be remembered.
what's-his-toes	Definitions include: replacement name for a male whose name can't be remembered.

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