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toe the line

/təʊ ðə laɪn/

Traduction: Se conformer aux règles, aux normes ou aux attentes ; faire ce qui est attendu ou exigé par les autorités.

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/təʊ ðə laɪn/C1formal
  • frSe conformer aux règles, aux normes ou aux attentes ; faire ce qui est attendu ou exigé par les autorités.

To conform to rules, standards, or expectations; to do what is expected or required by authority.

  1. Follow rules or standardsB2formal

    To conform strictly to rules, regulations, or expectations, often under pressure.

    frse conformer strictement

    • The new employees were told to toe the line or face consequences.
    • In this company, everyone must toe the line regarding safety protocols.
    • The politician refused to toe the party line on the issue.