toe in
toe in
1. In soccer (football), to kick a ball gently into a net with the tip of one's toes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "toe" and "in." They were able to force overtime when their star striker toed in a shot in the final seconds of the match. The goalkeeper dove for the ball, but I managed to toe it in through her fingers.
2. Of speakers, to set at a slanting, indirect position in the corner of the room. A noun or pronoun can be used between "toe" and "in." I had them facing us directly at first, but I think the sound is much better if you toe the speakers in a bit. Don't forget to toe in the speakers before the gig starts.
See also: toe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
toe in
v.
To set or adjust something at an oblique angle: They toed in the front speakers to direct the sound towards the center of the room. We toed the chairs in so that we could share the footrest.
See also: toe
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- angle
- angling
- freshen up
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- involve with
- involve with (someone or something)
- involved with
- arrange for
- arrange for some time
- arrange some music for