“the line”

The following 8 entries include the term the line.

down-the-line

adjective

ship of the line

noun phrase

: a large warship

top-of-the-line

adjective

along the line

idiom

: during a process or series of events : at some point in the past

cross the line

idiom

: to go beyond what is proper or acceptable

in the line of duty

idiom

: while doing one's job

lay it on the line

idiom

: to speak very honestly and directly to someone

the end of the line

noun phrase

: the end (as of a condition or situation)


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