如果当某人被告知要 toe the line 那么就是要他服从命令，遵守规定。

　　例句

　　Although Mark disagreed with his manager about some things,he decided to toe the line because he wanted a promotion.

　　If you want to get good grades you need to toe the line and do what your lecturer says.

　　请注意

　　另一个短语 to step on someone's toes 的意思是触及他人权利范围，管别人的事。

　　例句

　　I don't mean to step on your toes as I know this is your project, but we really need to move it forward today.CanI give yousome help?

　　You realise you’ll be stepping on her toes if you order the cake. It’s her wedding and she wants to do everything.