fall in line
To submit to the rules of a higher authority; obey; conform.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new employees must fall in line with company policy.”
“The manager warned the team that they must fall in line or face serious consequences for their recent behavior.”
“Despite his personal reservations regarding the new policy, the senator chose to fall in line with his party to ensure the legislation passed.”
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blur the line
To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.
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bottom line
The summary or result; the most important information.
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bottom of the line
The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.
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bright line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
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catch a falling knife
To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.
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clear one's lines
To clear the ball away from a dangerous position.
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cross the line
To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.
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draw a line
To delimit a boundary or border.
Last updated August 10, 2026