What is down the line?

Down the line can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:

• In surfing, "down the line" typically refers to riding a wave along its breaking section, usually with the face of the wave behind the surfer.
• In sports broadcasting, "down the line" is a term used to describe the camera angle that shows the action from sideline to sideline, as opposed to the "end zone" angle that shows the action from behind each team's goal line.
• In business, "down the line" can refer to a chain of command in an organization, where decisions or information are passed from higher-level executives to lower-level employees.
• In general, "down the line" can simply mean something that is further along in a sequence of events, actions, or objects. For example, "We'll address those issues down the line" could mean that those issues are not a priority right now but may be dealt with later.