Fall in line Meaning in English
expression
释义
To obey instructions, follow rules, or do what others are doing, especially after pressure to conform.
用法与细微差别
Mainly used in conversational and informal contexts. Often describes reluctantly accepting rules or peer pressure. Common in contexts with authority (schools, workplaces). Sometimes literal: to physically line up, but more often figurative (to conform).
例句
You need to fall in line if you want to stay at this school.
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New workers quickly fall in line with company rules.
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The children were told to fall in line for lunch.
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At first, I resisted the new policies, but eventually I had to fall in line.
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If you don’t fall in line, you might get in trouble with the boss.
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In this company, everyone is expected to fall in line with the team culture.
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