How to Pronounce "toe the line"
expression
ˈtoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
TOH-thuh-LINE
tˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
TOH-thuh-LINE
Definition
To follow rules, instructions, or authority exactly as required, even if you don't agree.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
tˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOH-thuh-LINE
UK
TOH-thuh-LINE
Listen in Context
Employees must toe the line if they want to keep their jobs.
Children are expected to toe the line at school.
He quickly learned to toe the line in the army.
If you don't toe the line here, you'll get in trouble fast.