line of duty

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What does line of duty mean?

The totality of tasks or assignments that are associated with, authorized, or required in some field of responsibility.

How to pronounce line of duty

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “line of duty”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “line of duty”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “line of duty” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.