Doing a line

v.

Heard in Kilkenny, Donegal, Dublin and Waterford

To be romantically involved with someone.

In use

I think those two are doing a line.

Posh English

I rather think those two are conducting a romantic liaison.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Doin' a lineTo be involved in a romantic relationship or courtship with someone.
  • Doing ninetyMoving at a very high speed or rushing somewhere urgently.
  • Doing the dog on itTo overdo something to excess. To take matters too far.
  • It'd be more in your line!A Roscommon way of saying, 'it would pay you better'. Usually used by parents when…
  • LineTo engage in a romantic relationship or an illicit affair with another person.
  • More in your lineMore appropriate or suitable for you.