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Despite her personal reservations about the new corporate policy, the regional director resolved to toe the line in order to maintain organizational harmony.

What is the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression as used in the sentence above?

  1. conform strictly to established rules and standardsCevap
  2. B
    stand physically along the boundary line of the boardroom
  3. C
    openly challenge and rebel against official directives
  4. D
    draft new regulatory guidelines for the company

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The idiom 'toe the line' means to conform strictly to established rules, regulations, or standards.
The idiomatic expression 'toe the line' means to follow rules, adhere strictly to accepted standards, or obey authoritative demands, particularly when one has private doubts. In the context of the sentence, the director decides to adhere to corporate policy despite personal reservations.

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1
Identify the idiomatic expression in context
The expression highlighted in the sentence is 'toe the line'.
Recognizing the idiom within its contextual environment helps establish its intended figurative meaning.
2
Determine the figurative meaning of the idiom
'Toe the line' originates from athletics and formal discipline where participants place their feet on a starting line, figuratively meaning to adhere to rules or expectations.
Idioms possess figurative meanings distinct from the literal definitions of their constituent words.
3
Select the option that best expresses this figurative meaning
The option stating 'conform strictly to established rules and standards' accurately reflects obedience to policy.
It corresponds precisely to the figurative sense of compliance expected in the sentence context.

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Interpretation of idiomatic expressions in context
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