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UKon / along the right lines
/ˌɒn ɐlˈɒŋ ðə ɹˈaɪt lˈaɪnz/
/ˌɑːn ɐlˈɑːŋ ðə ɹˈaɪt lˈaɪnz/on / along the right lines
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What is the origin of the idiom "on the right lines" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "on the right lines" can be traced back to the railroad industry in the 19th century. In the early days of rail travel, it was essential for trains to stay on the correct track to avoid accidents and reach their intended destination. Over time, this phrase became more widely used to describe any situation where someone is moving towards success or following the correct course of action. The idiom is used to describe a situation where someone is making progress towards a successful outcome or following the correct path to achieve their goal.
Examples
1. With a clear plan in place and some early successes, we're definitely on the right lines with this project.
2. Your presentation is along the right lines, but I think it could benefit from more visuals to help illustrate your points.
3. It drives them mad, but we need to do that to make sure we are on the right lines.
4. But it's really quite strong circumstantial evidence that we seem to be on the right lines.
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