on the line
On a level with the eye of the observer, as of a picture hung in on a wallOn a level with the eye of the observer, as of a picture hung in on a wall.
Meaning
4 sensesOn a level with the eye of the observer, as of a picture hung in on a wall.
(figuratively)At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.
The survival of the company is on the line with this project.
auf dem Spiel, auf der Kippe, auf Messers Schneide
на конуna konu
Currently calling on the telephone.
I have John on the line for you.
in der Leitung, an der Strippe
на проводеna provode
On one of the lines marked on a playing field or court; (by extension) within bounds.
The ball was on the line but the umpire ruled it out.
auf der Linie
Examples
130 sentencesI got on the wrong line.
ruЯ сел не на ту ветку. — marafon
Tom is on the other line.
I've got Tom on the line.
I have Tom on the line.
deIch hab' Tom an der Strippe. — raggione
Tom works on an assembly line.
ruТом работает на сборочной линии. — sharptoothed