somewhere along the line
At some point in a process or in a series of events; at some unspecified or unknown time; eventually.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Somewhere along the line, I lost my keys.”
“We were friends for years, but somewhere along the line, we stopped talking to each other.”
“Somewhere along the line, the original plan became too complicated, and the team decided to simplify their approach to meet the deadline.”
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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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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.
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draw the line
To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.
Last updated August 10, 2026