toe the mark

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toe the mark
toe the line/mark
to follow/obey the rules, to do what one is expected to do; accept the authority or policies of a particular group (competitors in a race line up with their toes on the starting line)
The team members were forced to toe the line when the new coach arrived.

The children were forced to toe the line when the new teacher arrived.

The worker refused to toe the line and was fired from his job.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

toe the mark
{v. phr.} To be very careful to do just what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties.
The new teacher will make Joe toe the line.

Bill's father is strict with him and he has to toe the mark.
Compare: WALK THE CHALK.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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