Wow i just realized that it can be an idiosyncracy and thats crazy because the military and tow missiles towing lines with them. I was a cav scout bavk in 2011. Lol
Toe the line - accept the authority, principles, or policies of a particular group, especially under pressure.
The correct idiom is "toe the line", not "tow the line":
Toe the line: An idiom that means to conform to a rule or standard, or to stand in formation along a line. It can also mean to do what's expected of you, or to align with a starting point or boundary. For example, "The new director will make us toe the line, I'm sure".
Tow the line: A common mistake, as "tow" means to drag or pull.
The idiom originated from the idea of standing at the starting line before a race, getting as close as possible without overstepping the mark. The figurative use of the idiom dates from the early 1800s.
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Without fear of repercussions as a deterrent, they're never going to straighten up and toe the line
Carrot and stick...
OT, but I want to thank you for getting this right:
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grammar nahtsee
Wow i just realized that it can be an idiosyncracy and thats crazy because the military and tow missiles towing lines with them. I was a cav scout bavk in 2011. Lol
kek
Huh, I thought "toe the line" came from boxing!
Another great thing about GA ... correcting grammar, dispelling myths and discussing idioms we've come to love... I mean where else can you do that? Faceplant? Pfft OMG As if! 😁