To toe the line 循規(guī)蹈矩

　　如果當(dāng)某人被告知要 toe the line 那么就是要他服從命令，遵守規(guī)定。

　　例句

　　Although Mark disagreed with his manager about some things,he decided to toe the line because he wanted a promotion.

　　If you want to get good grades you need to toe the line and do what your lecturer says.

　　請注意

　　另一個短語 to step on someone's toes 的意思是觸及他人權(quán)利范圍，管別人的事。

　　例句

　　I don't mean to step on your toes as I know this is your project, but we really need to move it forward today.CanI give yousome help?

　　You realise you’ll be stepping on her toes if you order the cake. It’s her wedding and she wants to do everything.