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(somewhere) along the line
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at an unspecified point during a series of events or a process
IdiomWhat 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.
Example
He surprised his opponent with a sharp backhand loop down the line.
She used to be a great student, but somewhere along the line, her grades started slipping.
They are considering expanding their business down the line, but for now, they want to focus on current operations.
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He surprised his opponent with a sharp backhand loop down the line.
She used to be a great student, but somewhere along the line, her grades started slipping.
They are considering expanding their business down the line, but for now, they want to focus on current operations.
The artist created remarkable works of art along the line of abstract expressionism, pushing artistic boundaries.
Somewhere along the line, we lost track of the project's original goals.
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