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Friday, December 9, 2005

Towing Lines and Hoeing Roads ... What ARE We Coming to?

Two quick little corrections for some frequently misquoted idioms. One does not "tow the line;" one "toes the line." This idiom refers to runners at the beginning of a race. They line up on the start line with their toes on or slightly behind the line. It may also refer to sailors standing in... Sign in to see full entry.

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