in line vs long way around

in line

adj
  • Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules. 

  • Positioned in a straight line. 

  • assuming a position in the future. 

adv
  • one behind another; in a queue 

long way around

noun
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see long, way, around. 

  • An indirect approach. 

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