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DictionarySeelineall along the line
all along the lineAt every step or stage. Mistakes were made all along the line, and that's why the promising new company went out of business so quickly.See also: all, lineall along the lineAlso, all the way down the line. At every point, stage, or moment. For example, We've had problems with this supplier all along the line, or He's been very helpful all the way down the line. The line originally referred to a row of troops, but the expression has been used figuratively since the late 1800s. Also see somewhere along the line. See also: all, lineall (the way) along (or down) the line at every point or stage.See also: all, lineall along/down the ˈline, right down the ˈline (informal) completely; at every stage: We’ve had problems with this software all along the line. It was a complete waste of money. ♢ He supported their campaign right down the line.See also: all, down, line all along the line1. In every place.2. At every stage or moment.See also: all, lineLegalSeeLine |