Sentences with phrase «meant toeing the line»

His business was show business, and if that meant toeing the line between ringmaster and swindler, so be it.

Not exact matches

To «toe the line» means to do what you are expected to do or to follow the rules.
Carroll vowed he would take the necessary steps to make sure the Seahawks «do it right» next time, but that doesn't mean he won't continue toe the line.
I know that in the grand scheme of things, this article means nothing, but it is still worrying none the less, that «The Voice of The American Outlaws», by far the largest supporters group of US soccer, is STILL toeing the company (MLS) line, even after that disaster of a WCQ campaign.
Mr Cameron used a Commons statement to declare his suspension of collective Cabinet responsibility, meaning ministers have to resign if they do not toe the Government line.
The feet must be in line with one another meaning if you drew a line from the heel of the right foot it would run right into the toe of the left foot.
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As unexpected nanny Annie Braddock, Johansson toes the line between goofy - confused and endearingly well - meaning, with some physical high jinx to spare.
In recent weeks the constant pressure has meant dealing with student depression almost daily, and helping support those who I feel might be toeing the line of self - harm.
Economics is a social science, but I mean it not in the sense that we study society, but that economists toe the line as to what is acceptable to publish.
For instance toeing the DemocRAT line means supporting abortion, g - a-y marriage, global warming pseudo-science, redistribution of wealth, etc..
Unfortunately, Microsoft has yet to update its non-pro line of Surface devices, meaning the Surface 3 is still the entry - level Surface for new customers who want to dip their toes into Microsoft's flagship brand.
The retention of a physical home button doesn't concern us, but the use of a menu button in the bottom touch controls means it doesn't toe the Android 4 line.
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