toe the line

verb phrase
[L1547698]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : toe the line
  • simple present, singular, third person : toes the line
  • simple past : toed the line
  • present participle : toeing the line
  • past participle : toed the line

Senses

  • to comply with regulations, rules, or standards; to do what is expected