Phrase guide

down the line

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Further along, in terms of time or progress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • They decided to save money by using the cheapest components available, but down the line they ran into problems with reliability.

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