Thread: They haven't toed the mark yet
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Old 16-Jan-2007, 18:20
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Default Re: They haven't toed the mark yet
I always felt that 'toe the mark', or 'toe the line' was a form of obediance to rules as opposed to fitness for the task.
If you come in late to work you are told you need to 'toe the line'.
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