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Despite his initial reservations regarding the new corporate policy, the senior manager realized he had no choice but to toe the line if he wanted to retain his position.

Which of the following options best explains the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression?

  1. conform strictly to official rules and directivesCevap
  2. B
    stand precisely along a physical boundary mark
  3. C
    openly defy and challenge executive orders
  4. D
    resign immediately from a leadership position

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conform strictly to official rules and directives
The idiomatic expression 'toe the line' means to follow rules, standards, or orders strictly, particularly when required by an authority or organization. The sentence context describes a manager choosing compliance over losing his job.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The senior manager disagrees with the corporate policy but must follow it to keep his job.
Contextual clues indicate compulsory compliance under pressure.
2
Identify the figurative meaning of the idiom 'toe the line'
It means to yield to authority and abide by established regulations.
Idioms carry established non-literal meanings separate from individual word definitions.

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