in line | Idiomator

Meaning: (idiomatic)Suitable orappropriate; keeping withexpectations,norms,ideals, orrules.2006, "Garden Superheroes,"Garden Gate, Jan/Feb 2006, Issue 67, p.45"[Plant] rescues are usually organized by local garden clubs, but before you grab your shovel and head for the door, check with local government agencies to make sure you'rein linewith regulations."2008,BioWare,Mass Effect(Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts,→ISBN,→OCLC, PC, scene: Citadel:Shepard: The rest of the galaxy isn't just going to bow down just because we tell them to. We'll need the fleets to bring themin line.; (of three or more objects)Positionedin astraightline.Please standin linefor the pledge of allegiance.; (not comparable)assumingapositionin the future.He's thirdin lineto be president.He'sin lineto be the fastest runner of all time.He'sin lineto be the next champion.

Examples:

EN: Dear Sir, in line with your status I have the honor to invite you to this evening's meeting.
ES: Estimado señor, de acuerdo con su estatus, tengo el honor de invitarlo a la reunión de esta noche. Van Geldern.
EN: You have to stand in line all night long.
ES: Habrá cola toda la noche.
EN: Get in line for the butcher!
ES: ¡Anda a hacer cola en la carnicería!
EN: I have to wait in line for the butcher.
ES: Tengo que hacer cola en la carnicería.
EN: He didn't even get in line.
ES: "Ni siquiera ha hecho cola".
EN: So, in line with the custom, he announces his return.
ES: Entonces, de acuerdo con la costumbre, anuncia su regreso.
EN: Keep in line there, soldiers.
ES: Manténganse en fila, soldados.
EN: Have you never heard of standing in line?
ES: ¿Nunca has oído hablar de hacer cola?
EN: - Get back in line!
ES: - ¡Vuelve a la fila!
EN: Get back in line!
ES: ¡Vuelve a la fila!
EN: Lopez! Lopez, get 'em in line!
ES: - ¡Vamos, ponlos en fila!
EN: - All you men, get in line up there!
ES: ¡Todos ustedes, fórmense en fila!
EN: Why don't you get back in line?
ES: ¿Por qué no te pones en esa fila?
EN: What's wrong with the old cow? Cutting in line!
ES: ¡Hay que reservar una plaza por teléfono!
EN: That's no reason to cut in line. Go to the back!
ES: Esa no es una razón para pasar delante de todos.

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