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toeing the line

VERB

obey the rules

Synonyms

WEAK

adhere to rules come to heel conform fall in fall in line follow the book stay in line toe the mark

Example Sentences

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In June French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire summoned 75 retailers and consumer groups to a meeting about prices, and has accused manufacturers of not toeing the line on inflation.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023

Bernstein was a fine composer but a lousy seamstress, and the work’s wild mood board of clashing textures and dated colors can sometimes test the limits of design, toeing the line between handcrafted and homemade.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2022

He said the COVID-19 procedures went smoothly at the medical tent and it’s great to be toeing the line at a race again.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021

But after spending most of the summer straddling the fringes of contention, and toeing the line between buyers and sellers, the Angels didn’t clearly define themselves on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2021

Frankly, this one is toeing the line, but okay.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone