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    The document defines and provides examples for the phrases "ply somebody with something" and "party line". "Ply somebody with something" means to give someone a lot of something, such as being plied with coffee and doughnuts or liquor. "Party line" refers to the official ideas and attitudes adopted by leaders of a group that other members are expected to accept, such as a politician agreeing with their party's views without independent thought.

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    The document defines and provides examples for the phrases "ply somebody with something" and "party line". "Ply somebody with something" means to give someone a lot of something, such as being plied with coffee and doughnuts or liquor. "Party line" refers to the official ideas and attitudes adopted by leaders of a group that other members are expected to accept, such as a politician agreeing with their party's views without independent thought.

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    ply somebody with something

    to give someone a lot of something We were plied with coffee, doughnuts, and refreshments.
    He plied me with liquor, hoping to get me drunk.
    Usage notes: often used in the form ply someone with questions (to ask someone a lot of
    questions): Anxious to hear the latest news, they plied us with questions.
    party line
    Fig. the official ideas and attitudes that are adopted by the leaders of a particular group and that
    the other members are expected to accept. Tom has left the club. He refused to follow the party
    line. Many politicians agree with the party line without thinking.

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