Along/down the line

adverb

At some point during a process or series of events.

I made a big mistake somewhere along the line.
Visual representation of "along/down the line" - At some point during a process or series of events.

Often appears as...

  • somewhere along the line
  • later along the line
adverb

Regarding the progression, sequence or development of something.

There may be costs incurred further down the line.
Visual representation of "along/down the line" - Regarding the progression, sequence or development of something.

Often appears as...

  • costs down the line
  • changes down the line
adverb

In the future.

Possibly he will realize his mistake somewhere down the line.
Visual representation of "along/down the line" - In the future.

Often appears as...

  • somewhere down the line
  • eventually down the line
adverb

At some point during a process or series of events.

I made a big mistake somewhere along the line.
Visual representation of "along/down the line" - At some point during a process or series of events.

Often appears as...

  • somewhere along the line
  • later along the line
adverb

Regarding the progression, sequence or development of something.

There may be costs incurred further down the line.
Visual representation of "along/down the line" - Regarding the progression, sequence or development of something.

Often appears as...

  • costs down the line
  • changes down the line
adverb

In the future.

Possibly he will realize his mistake somewhere down the line.
Visual representation of "along/down the line" - In the future.

Often appears as...

  • somewhere down the line
  • eventually down the line
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "along/down the line"
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Time Uncertainty

Often used when the exact time in a process isn't known or can't be remembered.

Illustration for Time Uncertainty
I must have lost my keys somewhere along the line today.
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Process Focus

Emphasizes a particular point during a complex series of events without detailing each step.

Illustration for Process Focus
He improved his skills along the line of his training program.
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Time Uncertainty

Often used when the exact time in a process isn't known or can't be remembered.

Illustration for Time Uncertainty
I must have lost my keys somewhere along the line today.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Process Focus

Emphasizes a particular point during a complex series of events without detailing each step.

Illustration for Process Focus
He improved his skills along the line of his training program.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Time Uncertainty

Often used when the exact time in a process isn't known or can't be remembered.

Illustration for Time Uncertainty
I must have lost my keys somewhere along the line today.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Process Focus

Emphasizes a particular point during a complex series of events without detailing each step.

Illustration for Process Focus
He improved his skills along the line of his training program.
Visual representation of the word "Along/down the line"

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