Sam
Could you expain the meaning and usage of "toe the line" for us? Is it fine if I say "As students, we all should toe the line with regard to school rules."?
2011년 8월 17일 오후 9:17
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Yes you're right Sam, teachers and parents often say:" If you don't toe the line, there will be serious consequences". Sports coaches and managers also use this idiom: Coach: Hey guys, I expect everyone to toe the line when we go interstate for the grand final. We don't want our club to get a bad name. Manager: It has come to my attention that some of our employees aren't toeing the line and are using company time to send private emails. This has to stop immediately!
2011년 8월 17일
Brett, do you normally hear the phase "toe the line"? I don't. To add some more meaning to it, you can use it talking about sport. That indicates to get ready at the starting point.
2011년 8월 17일
Yes that is fine, 'toe the line' means to obey the rules or conform to standards. 'We all should...' is correct but rather formal, it is more common to say 'we should all...'
2011년 8월 17일
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