line ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: If someone's job, reputation, life, etc. is on the line, they may lose it. Level: C2
line ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: the most important fact in a situation Level: C2
line ·phrase
Definition: based on and similar to something Level: C2
line ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: If someone says they know where to draw the line, they are talking about knowing at what point an activity or situation becomes unacceptable because it is wrong or too extreme Level: C2
line ·phrase
Definition: to be similar to and suitable for something Level: C2
line ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: If someone's actions or words are out of line, they are not suitable or acceptable. Level: C2
line ·phrase
Definition: your reasons for believing that something is true or right Level: C2
line ·phrase
Definition: to do what you are ordered or expected to do Level: C2
line ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: If you read between the lines, you understand what someone really means, or what is really happening in a situation. Level: C2