lead the line

lead the line

To be the first person in a line of people. All right, kids, who wants to lead the line when we walk to lunch today?
See also: lead, line
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get the lead out
  • Get the lead out!
  • led
  • lead (one) to the altar
  • lead on
  • lead in
  • get the lead out of (one's) pants
  • shake the lead out
  • lead with
  • bring (someone or something) to a dead end
References in periodicals archive
Harambee Stars coach Sebastien Migne has named the starting line-up for their opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Algeria.Michael Olunga is set to lead the line up-front alongside Francis Kahata, Eric Johanna and Ayub Timbe.
Kenya's starting line-up against Algeria
"Everyone knows you have to lead the line, and it comes with great responsibility.
Ex-England boss says Everton should avoid spending and put faith in Dominic Calvert-Lewin; Dominic Calvert-Lewin has struck eight goals across all competitions for Everton this season
DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN has reiterated that he wants to lead the line for Everton in years to come.
Dom wants to take - and keep - the LEAD
Olivier Giroud is expected to lead the line for Chelsea once again after scoring in the first leg.
What channel is Chelsea vs Malmo on? TV and live stream information; Chelsea hold a 2-1 lead over Malmo and have realistic hopes of securing a place in the Europa League last-16
Canning reckons having an experienced frontman to lead the line with his football nous was the key piece missing from his team during the first half of the season.
Martin: Davies isn't here to run all day
The Danish frontman was expected to lead the line for the Bluebirds against Eddie Howe's men.
Bournemouth vs Cardiff City team news: Why Kenneth Zohore is missing from the squad; The Danish striker has not been included in the matchday squad for the clash with Bournemouth
Manchester City's striker is set to win the battle with Liverpool's Roberto Firmino to lead the line against Switzerland as the Samba Boys kick-off their campaign.
GIFT OF THE GAB; Jesus tipped to lead Samba line
With Karachi Kings skipper Imad Wasim out injured and veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi joining him on the sidelines, it is up to Muhammad Amir to lead the line in the side's all-important eliminator against defending champions Peshawar Zalmi.
Amir to captain Karachi against Peshawar as Imad, Afridi ruled out
The 23-year-old Tottenham striker finished the season as the Premier League's top scorer with 29 goals and will almost certainly lead the line in the 2018 World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park tomorrow.
Kane is very able
Top scorer Alex Revell (above) is expected to lead the line against United.
Revell-ing in big time
Hartson, now a respected pundit in the game, said it was Burnley's return to the top-flight that had now convinced him Vokes was the man to lead the line foe Wales this summer and moving forward.
Sam's the man - Hartson
I really think Borini could lead the line for Sunderland -- he can score goals, he can play through the middle and he is a much better option than the club's second-string forwards.
Fabio Borini improves Sunderland's forward options but they need to sort out their defence; Fabio Borini should complement Jermain Defoe up front but Sunderland's problems are at the back, says columnist Don Hutchison
Ayoze Perez is once again the man to lead the line and is on offer at 6/1 to score first.
YOUBET
The French international will lead the line when Napoli visit the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League and Wengher is relying on him to produce.
Ex-Gunners Winger: Arsenal Striker Not in Higuain or Suarez's League
" Lambert explained that Bent's injury setbacks and Benteke's instant adjustment to English football played a major part in the Belgium international getting the nod to lead the line.
Lambert: Bent axe for team