drop off the line vs drop the line

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Drop off the line' implies physically leaving a line or queue, while 'drop the line' suggests ending a phone call abruptly. The choice between the two depends on the context in which you want to use them.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 450 views

drop off the line

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate physically leaving a line or queue.

This phrase is used when someone is physically leaving a line or queue, such as in a store or at an event.

Examples:

I need to drop off the line to grab something from the store.
She decided to drop off the line and come back later.
Please don't drop off the line; we're almost at the front.
He had to drop off the line to take an important call.
The kids were getting restless, so we had to drop off the line.

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drop off the line
Taxi boats will drop you off in the line-up of your favorite spot.
The islands offer mainly lefts and some right handers. Taxi boats will drop you off in the line-up of your favorite spot.
The anticipation as you make your way in the dark to the baggage drop-off point and the start line at Southport is incredible.
Yes, by working drop-off line, or chaperoning a field trip.
I'm guessing an overtaxed relay tower in the downtown area caused the line to drop off before he finished.
I had to drop off the Chief's dry cleaning.
We'll drop off the money in exactly one hour.
She just came by to drop off the article.
They set up a meet for us to drop off the cash.
He drops off the grid all the time, sometimes for days.
Then he just stops. Drops off the grid.
Someone had to drop off the keys.
Usually I help Father Santoya drop off the food.
Sometimes runaways do just drop off the grid completely.
Looks like she tried to drop off the face of the planet.
The Regulations require us to drop off the papers before any other business.
Drop off the kids, 9 to 5. PTA, AA.
I only really came home to drop off the golf clubs.
Oscar just showed up at work - to drop off the van.
Only 14 months later, he quits, Drops off the grid completely.

Alternatives:

leave the line
step out of the line
exit the line
get out of the line
abandon the line

drop the line

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate ending a phone call abruptly.

This phrase is used when someone ends a phone call abruptly or without warning.

Examples:

He was so angry that he decided to drop the line.
I had to drop the line because I was running late.
She tends to drop the line when she's in a hurry.
Don't just drop the line without saying goodbye.
I didn't mean to drop the line; my phone battery died.

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Moving the mouse from left to right will move the boat in the same directions. Left click on the mouse and that will drop the line to catch the fish.
Older revision Newer revision Move the boat back and fort by moving the mouse and click the mouse to drop the line and catchth fishes.
You did drop the line about everlasting judgment and posterity.
Get ready to drop the line.
OK, drop the line.
[Darwin] OK, drop the line.

Alternatives:

end the call
hang up
terminate the call
disconnect the call
cut the call

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