toe the line

phrase

variants or toe the mark

: to conform rigorously to a rule or standard

Examples of toe the line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some cherry cola nail colors toe the line between deep purple and red, as evidenced by this classic OPI shade. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Much of his work has poked at the idiosyncrasies and absurdities of modern business, some of it toeing the line between documentary and fiction. — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026

The Iranians, however, haven’t demonstrated much propensity to toe the line. — Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026

Crafted from supple napa leather, the style somehow toes the line between minimalism and maximalism. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for toe the line

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• byzantine
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