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Mitsuo23 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Meaning of "towing a line"

Hi,

Would you tell me what "towing" means in the sentence below?

I find myself (a hotel clerk) saying this a lot while towing the line (hotel guests).

Thanks,
M
  

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I think it's "toeing the line". It means being diplomatic, being very careful not to give offense.

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  • I think it's "toeing the line".
  • It means being diplomatic, being very careful not to give offense.
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I think it's "toeing the line".

It means being diplomatic, being very careful not to give offense.
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absolutely. "toeing the line" makes perfect sense.Emotion: smile

Thank you,
M
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