实用英语：如何要一个人服从命令？
循规蹈矩今日短语
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. Can I give you some 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.
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