A toe is one of five at the end of your foot, and from time to time you wriggle. It's also one of the first things to go when you get frostbite.
And when was the last time you stubbed your toe? It hurts!
It can also mean something at the tip or point, such as the toe of a country like Italy, or England.
What does it mean when someone treads on your toes? You upset or annoy them.
What if you go toe to toe with someone? Two people having a 'robust discussion'.
What about that boss that keeps you on your toes, especially when he's looking over your shoulder!
And what about a toe-poke, a hard kick of the football with your toe?
Of course, it's not to be confused with the word tow, which basically means to pull something behind you.
Like a tow truck, pulling a broken down, or smashed up, vehicle.
But, do you toe the line, or tow the line? Or both at different times?
It seems that to toe the line means to do as you are told, or conform to a standard.
Sadly, that doesn't describe me!
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