Mine is tow the line rather than toe the line.

I imagine someone as a tugboat--towing the line of what is expected. I like that imagery better than keeping a foot on some fucking line. Plus using toe as a verb is dumb.

What are yours?

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[–] 8 points 6 months ago (1 child)

“Work cut out for you”

I always thought I meant that the job was made easier. Like in carpentry, if someone makes your cuts for you, half the job is done!

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