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Rule "tow (toe) the line"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: tow (toe) the line
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/toe_the_line
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We'll tow the line.
    Correction suggestion: toe
  • Make sure everyone tows the line!
    Correction suggestion: toes
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • We'll toe the line.
  • Missing comma. While the boat was towed the line broke.
ID: TOW_THE_LINE [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-09 22:33:08 +0100)