The phrase "a poor line" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a line of text, dialogue, or reasoning that is inadequate or lacking in quality.
Example: "The script had a few strong moments, but overall, it was marred by a poor line that failed to resonate with the audience."
Alternatives: "a weak line" or "an ineffective line".
Bunnings admits it stripped out popular concession brands such as Laura Ashley far too quickly and ended up with a poor line in kitchen and bathroom products.
Murray made good saves on Pavelski, Joe Thornton and Brent Burns, and Pittsburgh capitalized on a poor line change by San Jose.
On his return, he got into a state over a poor line call, and said to the chair umpire:"Do your friggin' job".
At 13:22 of the second period, four minutes after Miller's save, a poor line change gave the Sabres another odd-man rush that led to Toni Lydman's goal, which made it 4-2.
Whether it was rust, a poor line, a swarming Denver defense or all of the above, Jacobs did not resemble the back who ran over and around would-be tacklers in surpassing 1,000 yards in 2007 and in 2008.
3rd over: Ireland 13-1 (Stirling 7, Joyce 6) First over for Cummins and it's a tad expensive, mainly due to the second ball of the over which had a poor line and allows Joyce to flick one off leg stump to deep square where it just about trickles over the boundary.
But this sport is one of fine margins and the difference between winning and losing can be something as simple as a double-fault, a poor line-call or a net cord.
Leicester capitulated at home to Saracens last week after leading 17-6 at half time but they started the second period much better this time, capitalising on a poor line-out by Sale near their own line to fashion a try for centre Matt Smith in the opposite corner.
Vainikolo added a second try and after Peel crossed following a poor line-out, the visitors seemingly scored at will.
As with all printed song lyrics, it's crucial to remember that these words were intended not to be read but to be heard (though as Bradley and DuBois point out, these particular rhymes "have little in the way of melody or harmony to compensate for a poor lyrical line").
Canary Wharf is threatening to sue Transport for London (TfL) over what it regards as a poor Jubilee line Tube service at its Docklands estate.
