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Meaning of get over the line | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To fulfil one's task; to do what is required.

Examples

“Midfielder Jill Scott, who had suffered defeat⟳ at the hands of the Germans in the final in 2009, came on in extra time to help⟳ England get⟳ over the line and was overcome⟳ with emotion.”
“Responsible for public affairs, business strategy, corporate development and finance, he [Donald Tang] now faces the task of getting an initial public offering over the line in London after ditching earlier plans to list in New York in the face⟳ of US political opposition.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

get past get past oneself get physical get ready get real get religion

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