L
Idioms beginning with "L"
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Contents of L:
[line]
See:
[BLOW ONE'S LINES] or [FLUFF ONE'S LINES],
[CHOW LINE],
[DOWN THE LINE],
[DRAW A LINE] or [DRAW THE LINE],
[DROP A LINE],
[END OF THE ROAD] or [END OF THE LINE],
[FOUL LINE],
[GOAL LINE],
[GOAL LINE STAND],
[HOLD THE LINE],
[HOOK, […]
[line drive] {n.}
A batted baseball that is usually hit hard and travels in the air not far above the ground.
The batter hit a line drive to left field for a single.
[line of fire] {n. phr.}
The path that something fired or thrown takes.
When the bandit and the police began to shoot, John was almost in their line of fire.
Compare: [CROSS FIRE].
[line of least resistance] or [path of least resistance] {n. phr.}
The easiest way; the way that takes least effort.
In becoming a doctor like his father John had really just followed the line of least resistance.
* /Some parents take the path of […]
[line of scrimmage] {n. phr.}
An imaginary line on a football field parallel to the goal lines where each play except the kickoff begins.
The play was stopped at the line of scrimmage.
[line one's pockets] also [line one's purse] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To get a lot of money unfairly; get rich by being dishonest.
The policeman lined his pockets by taking bribes.
* /The inspector lined his pockets by permitting contractors to use […]
[lineup] {n.}
1. An alignment of objects in a straight line.
A lineup of Venus and the moon can be a very beautiful sight in the night sky.
2. An arrangement of suspects through a one-way mirror so that the victim or the witness of a crime can […]
[line up] {v. phr.}
1. To take places in a line or formation; stand side by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern.
The boys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard.
The football team lined up in a "T" formation.
2. To […]