boundary line; bottom line; undercover agent
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boundary line; baseline; end line
Refers to the physical line marking the boundary at the ends of a sports field or court.
The basketball went out of bounds, so the other team gets to throw it in.
He made a long pass, kicking the ball near the opponent's end line.
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The baseline for singles badminton is narrower than for doubles.
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bottom line; minimum requirement; limit
Metaphor for the lowest acceptable standard, limit, or condition in negotiations, principles, or values.
This is my bottom line on price; I can't go any lower.
Everyone has their own moral bottom line.
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In negotiations, we must firmly hold the bottom line of our core interests.
His patience has reached its limit.
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undercover agent; mole; inside man
Espionage or intelligence term; someone who secretly works within an enemy organization to gather information.
The police planted an undercover agent inside the criminal organization.
This intelligence was provided by our inside man.
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During wartime, the role of undercover agents is crucial.