line ·phrase
Phonetics: /lɑɪn/ Level: C2
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 of final result in an activity, discussion, or situation Level: C2
line ·phrase
Definition: based on and similar to something Level: C2
line ·phrase
Definition: to be similar to and suitable for 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 (IDIOM)
Definition: in the future Level: C2
line ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: If someone's actions or words are out of line, they are beyond what is considered acceptable in that situation. Level: C2
line ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: If you read between the lines, you understand what something really means when it hasn't been directly said or written. Level: C2