fall into line

phrase

: to comply with a certain course of action
The company fell into line with the new regulations.

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fall into line was in 1837

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“Fall into line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20into%20line. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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