toe\ the\ mark

toe\ the\ mark
• toe the line
• 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

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