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in linePositioned in a straight line.Rate it:

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

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

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line upTo make arrangements for an event.Rate 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 put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth runningRate 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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on the lineIn a contest or enterprise.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 LineDo what you actually are supposed to do; obeying all the rules and regulations; one shouldn’t be disagreeingRate it:

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toe the lineTo abide by the rules or conventions.Rate 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 lineConform to rules, protocol, commands, the usual, the sensible, the customary.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 lineTo mark or secure a boundary by walking along it.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 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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yellow lineroad markingRate it:

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a pyrrhic victoryAn apparent victory, but one which is no victory at all, due to the great cost incurred. The phrase comes from the victory won by King Pyrrhus at Asculum in 279BC which cost him many of his best men. After the battle Pyrrhus remarked: "One more such victory and we are finished."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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On the WarpathFurious, hostile, engaged in battle, ready for confrontationRate it:

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shell shockA psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle.Rate it:

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stand one's groundTo attempt to hold a position in battle.Rate it:

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widow's walkA roof-top walkway or balcony associated with the homes of early sea captains from which the wife could see far out to sea and hope to catch a glimpse of her returning husband's ship...or not. Sailing in wooden ships and/or whaling was a hazardous business.Rate it:

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boots on the groundThis smacks of a military jargon. Troops deployed to confront enemy. Modern warfare can be conducted from helicopters, drones, bombers with remote directed missiles, rockets and missiles from ships.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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all hands on deck!Nautical call for all ships crew to come topside and man their usual station. Work challenge or approaching gale threatens safety of crew and vessel.Rate it:

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a smoke screenEarly sea battles demonstrated the value of gun smoke and smoke from burning ships to hide one battleship from one belonging to the enemy. Later, smoke was generated prior to commencing battle so as to make it more difficult for gun crews to spot the targeted vessel. This tactic became known as a smoke screen.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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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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