on the line

on the line(
an
 
thuh
 
layn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en la línea
The ball is still in play if it's on the line.La pelota todavía está en juego si está en la línea.
a. en la cuerda
I'm going to hang the clothes on the line since it's sunny.Como hace sol, voy a tender la ropa en la cuerda.
3.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(at risk)
a. en peligro
The home team's winning streak is on the line tonight. It should be a good game.La racha de ganar del equipo local está en peligro esta noche. Debería ser un buen partido.
a. al teléfono
Mrs. Schmidt is on the line, sir. Do you have a moment?La Sra. Schmidt está al teléfono, señor. ¿Tiene un momento?
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