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firing lineThe line from which soldiers fire their weapons at a target; especially the front line of troops in a battleRate it:

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firing lineThe vanguard of an activityRate it:

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give a person lineto allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her, like a hooked fish that swims away with the lineRate it:

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hold the lineTo firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.Rate it:

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hook, line and sinkerNaively or unquestioningly.Rate it:

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in linePositioned in a straight line.Rate it:

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in lineOn a queue; waiting one's turn for something.Rate it:

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in lineTo assume a position in the future.Rate it:

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in the line of dutyUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see in,‎ the,‎ line,‎ of,‎ duty.Rate it:

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in the line of dutyAs part of or while performing official duties, usually of the military or police personnel, or of government officials.Rate it:

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lay it on the lineTo state something, for example an ultimatum, strongly and clearly.Rate it:

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lay on the lineTo risk.Rate it:

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line one's pocketsTo accumulate personal wealth, especially in an illegal or morally objectionable manner.Rate it:

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line upTo put things in a lineRate it:

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line upTo get into a lineRate it:

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line upto put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth runningRate it:

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line upTo start a game in a certain position on the playing field.Rate it:

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line upTo make arrangements for an event.Rate it:

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line upTo support a group or movement.Rate it:

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on the lineIn a contest or enterprise.Rate it:

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on the lineOn a level with the eye of the spectator; said of a picture, as hung in an exhibition of pictures.Rate it:

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over the linebeyond the level of what is acceptableRate it:

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punch line (of a joke)Usually the last part of a joke that makes it funny.Rate it:

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put one's ass on the lineTo take a big risk.Rate it:

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sign on the dotted lineTo formalize an agreement.Rate it:

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somewhere along the lineAt some unspecified time; eventually or once; at some point.Rate it:

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Swallow Hook, Line and SinkerNaive or credulous who immediately believes in something, to believe in something without inquiring about itRate it:

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the line is busyIndicates that the telephone line is busy.Rate it:

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to give a person lineTo allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her, like a hooked fish that swims away with the line.Rate it:

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toe the lineTo abide by the rules or conventions.Rate it:

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Toe the LineDo what you actually are supposed to do; obeying all the rules and regulations; one shouldn’t be disagreeingRate it:

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top of the lineThe best, fanciest, or highest quality, especially among selections in a product line.Rate it:

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walk the lineTo behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.Rate it:

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walk the lineTo maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..Rate it:

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walk the lineTo mark or secure a boundary by walking along it.Rate it:

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walk the lineTo participate in the procession at a graduation ceremony; to graduate.Rate it:

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walk the lineConform to rules, protocol, commands, the usual, the sensible, the customary.Rate it:

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yellow lineroad markingRate it:

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Beat Around the BushTo avoid getting to some point or answering any question that is relevant, the approach of some people, which is quite far from the real objective or center of focus.Rate it:

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e.t. phone homefamous line from the movie E.T. (Extra Terrestrial)Rate it:

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fee fi fo fumFamous first line of a rhyme generally said by a giant, monster, or villainRate it:

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flying startThe start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point.Rate it:

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X factorThe proportionality constant which converts CO emission line brightness to molecular hydrogen mass.Rate it:

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cross offTo strike out; to cross out; to draw a line through.Rate it:

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drop backOf a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.Rate it:

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rule outTo cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler.Rate it:

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zero inTo focus one's aim; to zoom in and center on something.Rate it:

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in the hot seatUnder pressure to perform; under scrutiny; at the center of attention.Rate it:

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As the Crow FliesDirect and shortest distance among two places, distance estimated in a straight lineRate it:

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fill in the blankA type of question or phrase with one or more words replaced with a blank line, giving the reader the chance to add the missing word(s).Rate it:

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