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(somewhere) along the line
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at an unspecified point during a series of events or a process
What is the origin of the idiom "along the line" and when to use it?
The idiom "along the line" likely originated in the United States during the early 20th century. Though it is not known exactly where it came from, people commonly use it in casual conversations to talk about a specific moment in time or a stage in a process where something happened or changed. This phrase is typically used when one is not sure about the exact when or where of a particular event or change.
Beispiel
The team is working along the line of the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
She used to be a great student, but somewhere along the line, her grades started slipping.
Somewhere along the line, we lost track of the project's original goals.
The artist created remarkable works of art along the line of abstract expressionism, pushing artistic boundaries.
They are developing new products along the line of customer feedback and market demands.
