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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 get into a lineRate it:

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line upTo put things in 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 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 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 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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out of sight, out of mindWhen something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.Rate it:

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rock out with one's cock outTo enjoy oneself immensely, to partyRate it:

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Out of Sight, Out of MindYou forget people that are no longer visible, if you don’t see someone for a while, you tend to forgetRate it:

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out-and-outComplete, utter.Rate it:

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shine out or shines outsomething shines out if is or has a quality that seems impressive or is very noticeable (but not excessive or negative as in glaring)Rate it:

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all-out brawlA brutal fight without honor, often referring to spontaneous conflicts that erupt in a public place like a bar.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/I'm here to X A and Y B, and I'm all out of ASaid before doing something, usually with a determined, resolute tone.Rate it:

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bail outTo exit an aircraft while in flight.Rate it:

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balls-outExtreme, extremely greatRate it:

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balls-outAt the fastest possible speed.Rate it:

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beat the crap out ofTo beat really badly.Rate it:

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beat the stuffing out ofTo trounce, outdo, or triumph over.Rate it:

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bell outTo open out into a bell shape.Rate it:

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blow outTo sing out, sing out loudRate it:

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blurt outTo say suddenly, without thinking.Rate it:

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brave outTo tolerate or put up with bravelyRate it:

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chicken outlack nerves to actRate it:

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come outTo make a formal debut in society.Rate it:

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Come Out of Your ShellTo become friendly, stop being shy or get socialRate it:

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cut outWell suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.Rate it:

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