Witryna2 dni temu · Comments. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting … WitrynaOrigin of Toe the Line. This expression dates back to the 1800s. The Oxford English Dictionary cites The Diverting History of John Bull and Brother Jonathan by “H. Bull …
World Wide Words: Toe the line
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Toeing the Line: Two Possible Explanations by John Welford
Witryna"Hold the Line" is a song by American rock band Toto from their 1978 eponymous debut studio album. Written by the band's keyboardist David Paich, the lead vocals on the song were performed by Bobby Kimball. "Hold the Line" was released as the band's debut single and lead single from the Toto album on October 2, 1978, by Columbia … Witryna19 sty 2003 · : : In one suggested origin the Line actually exists and is still found in the House of Commons. It was put there to mark the sword distance between Government and Opposition front benches. Members were told to toe the line if, in the eyes of the Speaker, they became too excited. : In the U.S. we use metal detectors instead. The expression has disputed origins, though the two earliest known appearances in print are from the British Army, and the third from the Royal Navy. Those suggested are from public school, the armed services, Bare Knuckle Boxing, or possibly the British House of Commons. Armed services In the … Zobacz więcej "Toe the line" is an idiomatic expression meaning either to conform to a rule or standard, or to stand in formation along a line. Other phrases which were once used in the early 1800s and have the same meaning were … Zobacz więcej • The dictionary definition of up to scratch at Wiktionary • World Wide Words, Toe the line Zobacz więcej Its modern-day use includes the context of partisan or factional politics, as in "He's toeing the party line", the context of athletics where it describes runners poised at the starting line, and in the context of behavior where the miscreant is expected to "toe the … Zobacz więcej aymeric janet