Pull someone into line

Posted by Lotg on December 07, 2004

I just emailed someone and finished off by saying that I've got lots of work to do, so I'd better pull myself into line and get on with it. (which obviously I haven't just yet).

Does anyone know where and when the term 'pull someone into line' came about? Could it have a military basis?

• Pull someone into line Henry 07/December/04
  • Pull someone into line TheFallen 09/December/04