toe the line

To do what is expected of one.

She decided to toe the line rather than disobey her parents.

by D_C March 24, 2004

toe the line

To stay in order, be obedient.
Origin: From the line in the House of Commons which members must stay behind during session. "Toe the line" is to conform to the rules.

Synonyms:
Mind one's p's and q's
Straight and narrow.

by Dizz March 22, 2004

toe the line

To behave according to strict rules. Sometimes an order given, especially to a child.

Somewhat archaic.

Angry father: "You'd better toe the line this time, mister, or next time I catch you tattooing your sister's name on shaved dogs you'll be grounded for a month!"

by Athene Airheart March 21, 2004

Toeing the line

Putting your big toe in someone’s ass crack.

I had to wash my feet after sex last night. I was really toeing the line.

by LukeofDuke August 6, 2021