overstep the mark line 成语
a fine line
a close relationship, not much difference Sometimes there is a fine line between love and lust.
along those lines
similar, on the same topic, in that vein He wants a job in health care or nursing, along those lines.
away out of line
(See way out of line)
beeline
(See make a beeline)
below the poverty line
not earning enough to survive, very poor, as poor as a church mouse If husband and wife are earning minimum wage, they're living below the poverty line.
bottom line
the total, the final figure on a balance sheet When they examined the bottom line of the company they decided not to invest in it.
bring someone into line
persuade someone to agree with you He was finally able to bring the other members of the committee into line.
cash on the line
pay the full price in cash to the seller I'll pay $200 for the bike - cash on the line.
clotheslined (hockey)
lifted by a bodycheck, hanging in the air Orr was clotheslined just as he crossed the line. What a check!
crack the line-up
earn a place on a team, make the team He's a good basketball player, but can he crack the line-up?
