What is Down The Line?
1.
A broad all encompassing phrase used to describe anywhere that a person does not usually reside.
In South Auckland New Zealand (an area heavily influenced by US gansta culture) it is essentially a 'place' being anywhere except where they are supposed to be.
Q: Where is your old man?
A: He is down the line
Q: Why did you miss your court case?
A: 'I was down the line'.
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2.
Refers to the line of beach houses where
We're gonna go pick up a 30 rack and head down the line to play some
Beruit
"Good Times at 'Down The Line'"
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