[line] See: [BLOW ONE'S LINES] or [FLUFF ONE'S LINES], [CHOW LINE], [DOWN THE LINE], [DRAW A LINE] or [DRAW THE LINE], [DROP A LINE], [END OF THE ROAD] or [END […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in line

[in line] (2) {adj. phr.} 1. In a position in a series or after someone else. * /John is in line for the presidency of the club next year./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of line

[out of line] (1) {adv. phr.} Not in a straight line; away from a true line. * /The two edges were out of line and there was a space between […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in line

[in line] (1) {adv. phr.} In or into a straight line. * /The boys stood in line to buy their tickets./ * /Tom set the chairs in line along the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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at will

[at will] {adv. phr.} As you like; as you please or choose freely. * /Little Bobby is allowed to wander at will in the […]

take to the woods

[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. * /When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods./ * […]

Ellis Arnall

(1907-1992) U.S. politician Boston--a festering mud puddle.

WRU or wru

[WRU or wru] A very simplified "Where are you". Example: Wru from?

Andy Rooney

(1919--) U.S. broadcaster Go to bed. Whatever you're staying up late for isn't worth it.

do to death

[do to death] {v. phr.} To overdo; do something so often that it becomes extremely boring or tiresome. * /The typical car […]

have a care

[have a care] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be careful what you do. * /Jane, have a care what you're doing with that valuable […]