Toe the line Toe the line "Toe the line" is an idiomatic expression meaning either to conform to a rule or standard, or to stand poised at the starting line in a footrace. Other phrases which were once used in the early 1800s and have the same meaning were toe the mark and toe the plank. The expression has disputed origins. Those suggested are from public school, the armed services, or possibly the British House of Commons. It is common practice in many long-established schools for roll-call to be taken twice a day, at which the pupils line up with their toes exactly
Fools Gold/What the World Is Waiting For vinyl, Cassette and CD the same as 1989 releases" Fools Gold/What the World Is Waiting For "Fools Gold" and "What the World Is Waiting For" are two songs by British rock band the Stone Roses. They were released together as a double A-side single on 13 November 1989 through Silvertone Records. "Fools Gold" would go on to appear on certain non-UK versions of their self-titled debut studio album (1989). "Fools Gold" became the band's biggest commercial hit at the time. It was their first single to reach the top ten of the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the top-75