Pronunciation of vocabulary line
linenoun
dây cương, đường, tuyến
/lʌɪn/Origin of the word line
Vocabulary summary line
noun
wire, steel wire
to line a garment
to line out
to line through
line
to line one's stomach
to line one's purse
road
to line up troops
to line out men
a telephone line
transitive verb
line
to line a garment
to line out
to line through
wrinkle, crease, streak
to line one's stomach
to line one's purse
line up
to line up troops
to line out men
a telephone line
Example of vocabulary linelong thin mark
Example of vocabulary linerow of people/things
Example of vocabulary linephone
Example of vocabulary linerailway/bus
Example of vocabulary lineroute/direction
Example of vocabulary linewords
Example of vocabulary linerope/wire/pipe
Example of vocabulary linedivision
Example of vocabulary lineattitude/argument
Example of vocabulary lineseries
Example of vocabulary lineshape
Example of vocabulary linein factory
Example of vocabulary lineactivity
Example of vocabulary lineproduct
Example of vocabulary linetransport
Example of vocabulary linesoldiers
Example of vocabulary linedrugs
Words, synonyms, related vocabulary line
Idioms of vocabulary line
above the line(finance)connected with the income that a company receives and the costs it has to pay in its daily business, which affect the profit it makes
All these costs are above the line and directly hit profits.(business)connected with advertising in the mass media
They planned an advertising campaign with both above-the-line and social media components. along/down the line(informal)at some point during an activity or a process
Somewhere along the line a large amount of money went missing.We'll make a decision on that further down the line. along/on (the)… lines(informal)in the way that is mentioned
The new system will operate along the same lines as the old one.They voted along class lines.(informal)similar to the way or thing that is mentioned
Those aren't his exact words, but he said something along those lines.The hotel was built along the lines of a French chateau. the battle lines are drawnused to say that people or groups have shown which side they intend to support in an argument or contest that is going to begin
be, come, etc. on lineto be working or functioning
The new working methods will come on line in June. be in the firing lineto be in a position where you can be shot at
attempts to prevent civilians from being in the firing lineto be in a position where people can criticize or blame you
The employment secretary found himself in the firing line over recent job cuts. below the line(finance)connected with unusual costs or income that a company pays or receives, that are not part of its daily business and are taken away or added after calculating profits
There was a £4 million extraordinary charge below the line.(business)connected with advertising by means of direct mail, email, social media, events, etc.
We are planning social networking, digital marketing and below-the-line activities across the country.connected with a section at the end of an online article or blog post where readers can put comments
There were numerous comments below the line. bring somebody/something, come, get, fall, etc. into line (with somebody/something)to behave or make somebody/something behave in the same way as other people or how they should behave
The other members of the board must be brought into line.The actions of investors do not always fall into line with financial theory. cross a/the lineto do something that is not considered to be acceptable behaviour
He crossed the line by making details of their very private conversation public. cut in lineto go to the front of a line of people without waiting for your turn
Somebody cut in line in front of me. draw a line under something(British English)to say that something is finished and not worth discussing any more
(reach) the end of the line/road(to reach) the point at which something can no longer continue in the same way
A defeat in the second round marked the end of the line for last year's champion.The loss of this contract could signal the end of the line for the shipyard.This latest disagreement could mean the end of the road for the band. a firm handstrong control or discipline
Those children need a firm hand to make them behave. hook, line and sinkercompletely
What I said was not true, but he fell for it (= believed it) hook, line and sinker. in (a) line (with something)in a position that forms a straight line with something
An eclipse happens when the earth and moon are in line with the sun. in line for somethinglikely to get something
She is in line for promotion. in the line of dutywhile doing a job
A policeman was injured in the line of duty yesterday. in line with somethingsimilar to something or so that one thing is closely connected with another
Annual pay increases will be in line with inflation. lay it on the line(informal)to tell somebody clearly what you think, especially when they will not like what you say
The manager laid it on the line—some people would have to lose their jobs. (draw) a line in the sand(to establish) a clear limit to what you will do or accept
It’s time to draw a line in the sand and stop allowing workplace bullying to continue. (choose, follow, take, etc.) the line/path of least resistance(to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something
(put something) on the line(informal)at risk
If we don't make a profit, my job is on the line. out of line (with somebody/something)not forming a straight line
different from something
London prices are way out of line with the rest of the country.British English alsobehaving in a way that is not acceptable or right
overstep the mark/lineto behave in a way that people think is not acceptable
She realized she had overstepped the mark and quickly apologized. pitch a story/line/yarn (to somebody)(informal)to tell somebody a story or make an excuse that is not true
read between the linesto look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated
Reading between the lines, I think Clare needs money. sign on the dotted line(informal)to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy something or do something
Just sign on the dotted line and the car is yours. step out of line | be/get out of lineto behave badly or break the rules
His boss warned him that if he stepped out of line once more he would be fired. toe the (party) lineto say or do what somebody in authority tells you to say or do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc.
One or two of them refused to toe the line.MPs rarely fail to toe the party line. walk/tread a fine/thin line (between A and B)to be in a difficult or dangerous situation where you could easily make a mistake
He was walking a fine line between being funny and being rude.She often seems to tread a thin line between success and failure.
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