clear (one's) lines

clear (one's) lines

In rugby and soccer, to kick the ball from or near one's own goal line far up the field. Though their opponents have been bringing continuous offensive pressure, the home team's defense has been there each time to clear their lines.
See also: clear, line
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (from) top to toe
  • plow water
  • plowing water
  • (one's) bearings
  • (one's) bark is worse than (one's) bite
  • (one's) (true) stripes
  • push at
  • push at (someone or something)
  • and counting
  • wear well