opening line
nounUK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ laɪn/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ laɪn/
The first sentence or words you say or write to start something.
Her opening line made everyone in the room laugh.
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2. The first words a character speaks in a play or film.
The actor forgot his opening line on stage.
3. A short phrase used to begin a conversation, especially to start talking to someone new.
He used a funny joke as his opening line at the party.
4. The first sentence of a book, story, or article.
The novel's opening line is one of the most famous in literature.
5. A company's first statement in a sales pitch or letter.
Their opening line promised a big discount.