on the line
on
ɒn
on
the
ðə
dhē
line
laɪn
lain

Определение и значение слова «on the line» на английском языке

on the line
01

с риском потерпеть неудачу, получить вред

used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger 
идиома
Примеры
The fate of the company hangs on the line as the board decides on the new CEO. 
02

на линии, на телефоне

used for saying that someone is waiting or talking on a telephone 
идиома
неформальное
Примеры
While I was on the line with the customer service representative, I explained my issue and asked for assistance. 
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