ENGLISH
REFERENCE

firing line

idiom

The vanguard of an activity.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blur the line

    To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.

  2. 02

    bottom line

    The summary or result; the most important information.

  3. 03

    bottom of the line

    The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.

  4. 04

    bright line

    A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.

  5. 05

    circular firing squad

    A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.

  6. 06

    cross the line

    To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.

  7. 07

    draw a line

    To delimit a boundary or border.

  8. 08

    draw the line

    To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.

© 2026 English Reference