English- translations for toe the line

Definition of toe the line

• To abide by the rules or conventions
• To stand at one's mark before a footrace

Examples

• Television shows these days do not always toe the line of decency and common sense.
• Alberto Salazar is one of the most famous athletes to have toed the line at this great race.

Related words

• the little toe
• potatoes in their jacket
• tip of the toe
• season of the very smallest potatoes
• keep someone on their toes