A pair of listeners from Memphis, Tennessee, disagree about an expression that means “to conform to a standard” or “to adhere to a rule.” Is it toe the line or tow the line? The correct phrase is toe the line. Picture...
Is the proper phrase toe the line or tow the line? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “”Toe the Line” vs. “Tow the Line”” Hello, you have A Way with Words? Hi. Hi, who’s this? This is Ms...
Someone who’s flaxen-haired is said to be towheaded. Martha explains what kind of “tow” is involved. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Towhead” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi. Hi, who’s this...

