My manager ____ on staff lateness.
takes a tough line
I don’t agree with the government’s ____. If we cut benefits to the unemployed, that doesn’t mean they are more likely to get jobs.
line of reasoning
I don’t care how busy you are. ____ is that everyone has to help with this event.
The bottom line
I don’t mind what kind of work I do, but I ____ at wearing a silly costume.
draw the line
I think my boss was totally ____ not paying me extra for working on Sunday.
out of line
Although the report seems positive, if you ____ I don’t think Mr Bradshaw is very satisfied with the project.
read between the lines
Many countries’ armies now allow women to fight ____ alongside men.
on the front line
The presentation we did at last year’s conference was a huge success, so I suggest we do something ____ the same ____ this year.
along / lines
If the car factory closes, up to 500 jobs will be ____.
on the line
Jo is a bit of a rebel but the rest of the group usually ____.
toes the line