Thread: They haven't toed the mark yet
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Old 20-Dec-2006, 13:52
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Default Re: They haven't toed the mark yet
It means not "conforming to some rule or standard." To toe the line, or toe the mark probably comes from an event where men were required to line up with their toes on a line or mark on the floor.
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