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[–] [email protected] 57 points 5 days ago

It's "toe the line". This difference is pretty important. I thought it was "tow the line" more than half my life because it sounds like pulling on a rope to go in the right direction.

It's actually more sinister. Get your toes on the line we drew. Perfect conformity of thought or action.