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1 toe the line
подчиняться требованиям, строго придерживаться правил [этим. спорт. встать на стартовую черту]But the Duke maintained his equanimity. Bentivoglio and the Orsini were the most powerful of his enemies and he knew that if he came to terms with them the others would have to toe the line. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Then and Now’, ch. XV) — Но герцог сохранял спокойствие. Его самыми могущественными врагами были Бентиволио и Орсини. Он понимал, что если договориться с ними, то остальные будут ходить по струнке.
Leo: "...The years that you've known us should have taught you that it's no use trying to make any one of us toe the line for long." (N. Goward, ‘Design for Living’, act III, sc. II) — Лео: "...Ты знаешь нас столько лет. Так неужели ты все еще тешишь себя надеждой, что нас можно наставить на путь истинный?"
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2 toe the line
пoдчинятьcя тpeбoвaниям, cтpoгo пpидepживaтьcя пpaвил; xoдить пo cтpункe [этим. спорт.. вcтaть нa cтapтoвую чepту]But the Duke maintained his equanimity. Bentivoglio and the Orsini were the most powerful of his enemies and he knew that if he came to terms with them the others would have to toe the line (W. S. Maugham). In politics he tried to toe the Republican line (Mother Jones). But I reckon if I was you, I'd do my best to make her toe the mark. A young girl like that can get into a heap of trouble (Ј. Caldwelt) -
3 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) seguir as regras* * *toe the linea) ficar em linha. b) ficar em posição de partida para uma corrida. c) sujeitar-se ao regulamento (de um partido).————————toe the lineobedecer, aceitar. -
4 toe the line
ходить по струнке (подчиняться правилам)He was sacked for not toeing the Party line.
John finally got fired. He just couldn't learn to toe the line.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > toe the line
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5 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) acatar la disciplina, seguir las reglasexpr.• acatar la disciplina expr. -
6 toe the line
bevelen uitvoeren; recht vooruitgaan op de weg die voor je klaar ligt; zich voor de start klaarmaken -
7 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) følge reglerne* * *(to act according to the rules.) følge reglerne -
8 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) fylgja venju, hlÿða -
9 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) alkalmazkodik (a szabályokhoz) -
10 toe the line
hizaya gelmek, yola gelmek, kurallara uymak, başlama çizgisine dizilmek* * *(to act according to the rules.) kurallara uygun davranmak -
11 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) delati po pravilih -
12 toe the line
• alistua kuriin* * *(to act according to the rules.) noudattaa sääntöjä -
13 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) holde seg til reglene, lystre -
14 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) (seguire le regole) -
15 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) spuren -
16 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) podporządkować się -
17 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) pakļauties prasībām -
18 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) nenukrypti nuo linijos, paklusti, griežtai laikytis taisyklių -
19 toe the line
ställa upp sig; lyda order; följa partilinjerna* * *(to act according to the rules.) lyda order, hålla sig på mattan -
20 toe the line
(to act according to the rules.) držet se směrnic* * *• sekat dobrotu
См. также в других словарях:
Toe the line — is an idiomatic expression with disputed origins. It is often equated to toe the mark, which has the same meaning: to conform to a rule or a standard. One documented origin of the phrase is as an athletics analogy that originated in the early… … Wikipedia
toe the line — or[toe the mark] {v. phr.} To be very careful to do just what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties. * /The new teacher will make Joe toe the line./ * /Bill s father is strict with him and he has to toe the mark./ Compare:… … Dictionary of American idioms
toe the line — or[toe the mark] {v. phr.} To be very careful to do just what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties. * /The new teacher will make Joe toe the line./ * /Bill s father is strict with him and he has to toe the mark./ Compare:… … Dictionary of American idioms
toe the line — Ⅰ. toe the line INFORMAL ► to do what you are expected or ordered to do: »Companies are expected to toe the line and follow EU regulations. Main Entry: ↑toe Ⅱ. toe the line (US also … Financial and business terms
toe\ the\ line — • toe the line • toe the mark v. phr. To be very careful to do just what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties. The new teacher will make Joe toe the line. Bill s father is strict with him and he has to toe the mark. Compare:… … Словарь американских идиом
toe the line — toe/tow the line to do what you are ordered or expected to do. He might not like the rules but he ll toe the line just to avoid trouble. Ministers who refused to toe the Party line were swiftly got rid of … New idioms dictionary
toe the line — If someone toes the line, they follow and respect the rules and regulations … The small dictionary of idiomes
toe the line — ► toe the line comply with authority. Main Entry: ↑toe … English terms dictionary
toe the line — the choice is yours: toe the line or pack your bags Syn: conform, obey the rules, observe the rules, comply with the rules, abide by the rules, follow the rules; informal play by the rules … Thesaurus of popular words
toe the line — verb do what is expected (Freq. 2) • Hypernyms: ↑comply, ↑follow, ↑abide by • Verb Frames: Somebody s * * * CONFORM, obey/observe the rules, comply with the rules, abide by the rules. → line * * * … Useful english dictionary
toe the line — If someone toes the line, they follow and respect the rules and regulations. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If someone toes the line, they obey the rules and accept the principles laid down by a person, group or organization. If… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
