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toe-punch — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb also toe mark ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ : to mark (poultry) by punching holes through the membrane between the toes … Useful english dictionary
Mark Goffeney — (born 1969) is an American musician from San Diego, California, known as “Big Toe” because, being born without arms, he plays guitar with his feet.[1] He is lead guitarist and vocalist for the Big Toe band and played the principal role on Fox… … Wikipedia
Toe the line — is an idiomatic expression with disputed origins. It is often equated to toe the mark, which has the same meaning: to conform to a rule or a standard. One documented origin of the phrase is as an athletics analogy that originated in the early… … Wikipedia
toe the line — or[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:… … Dictionary of American idioms
toe the line — or[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:… … Dictionary of American idioms
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:… … Словарь американских идиом
toe\ the\ line — • 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:… … Словарь американских идиом
Toe (disambiguation) — Toe or TOE or similar can refer to: * Toes, the digits of the foot of a human or animal * Toé , a common South American name for Datura and related plants * Toe (automotive), or Toe in, the angle that each wheel makes with the longitudinal axis… … Wikipedia
toe — [tō] n. [ME to < OE ta, earlier tahe, akin to Ger zehe < IE base * deik̑ , to show > TEACH, L dicere, to say, digitus] 1. a) any of the five jointed parts at the front of the human foot; digit b) the forepart of the human foot c) the… … English World dictionary
toe the line — Ⅰ. toe the line INFORMAL ► to do what you are expected or ordered to do: »Companies are expected to toe the line and follow EU regulations. Main Entry: ↑toe Ⅱ. toe the line (US also … Financial and business terms
