Na całej linii
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What it means
Literally “on the whole line.” Means completely, totally, across the board — “across the board,” “on all fronts,” “completely.” E.g. “przegrać na całej linii” — to lose on all fronts.
Vocabulary
- cały — whole, entire
- linia — line, front
Grammar note
'Na całej linii' uses the locative of 'cała linia' after 'na'.
Cultural context
A military metaphor — losing or winning along the entire front line.
Intermediate
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