toe the mark
Verb
Meaning
toe the mark (third-person singular simple present toes the mark, present participle toeing the mark, simple past and past participle toed the mark)
Alternative form of toe the line
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Examples
This time if you want me to come back, it's up to you. But remember I won't allow the things you used to do. You're gonna have to toe the mark and walk the line; This time will be the last time.
I grew up under demanding people, that demanded things from you, expected you to toe the mark.