[out of line] (2) {adj. phr.} Not obeying or agreeing with what is right or usual; doing or being what people do not expect or accept; outside ordinary or proper […] 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 bounds

[out of bounds] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Outside of the boundary lines in a game; not on or inside the playing field. * /Bill thought he had scored a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lay on the line

[lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pay or offer to pay. * /The sponsors had to lay nearly a million dollars on […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Glazing

[Glazing] Corporate-speak for sleeping with your eyes open; a popular pastime at conferences and early-morning meetings. * […]

Yiddish proverb

Life is a dream--but don't wake me.

Treeware

[Treeware] Hacker slang for documentation or other printed material.

quite a few

[quite a few] or [quite a number] also {formal} [not a few] {n.} or {adj. phr.} Rather a large number; more than a few. * […]

say

[say] See: [DARE SAY], [GO WITHOUT SAYING], [I'LL SAY], [NEVER SAY DIE], [NOT TO MENTION] or [TO SAY NOTHING OF], […]

do-or-die

[do-or-die] {adj.} Strongly decided, very eager and determined. * /With a real do-or-die spirit the team scored two […]

have dibs on

[have dibs on] or [put dibs on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To demand a share of something or to be in line for the use of an object […]

The Internet TESL Journal

For Teachers of English as a Second Language An Internet periodical devoted to English language teaching. However it will be […]