Shelby Killuminati Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
'Be on the line' Idiom
what 'the line' refers to here. I know the whole idiom means that something is on risk or at harm. And also is it okay to say 'be at the line' ? is it actually understandable with 'at' in it instead of 'on'. If it's not please explain why 'at' shouldn't be used.
I'm asking about it with 'at' because I used it in a general conversation with a friend. If i were to say it with 'at' to you, would it sound okay or normal ?
I'm asking about it with 'at' because I used it in a general conversation with a friend. If i were to say it with 'at' to you, would it sound okay or normal ?
Top answer
I've always assumed the expression comes from the dice game called 'Craps', which involves placing on a line the amount of money you want to bet. Idioms are fixed expressions. If you do not use the usual words, it will sound odd to the listener.
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I've always assumed the expression comes from the dice game called 'Craps', which involves placing on a line the amount of money you want to bet.
Idioms are fixed expressions. If you do not use the usual words, it will sound odd to the listener.
Clive
Idioms are fixed expressions. If you do not use the usual words, it will sound odd to the listener.
Clive
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