draw the line

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Verb draw the line has 1 sense

draw the line, draw a line - reasonably object (to) or set a limit (on); "I draw the line when it comes to lending money to friends!"
--₁ is one way to restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
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Term: Draw the Line

Description:

Draw the line is an idiomatic expression that refers to establishing a limit or boundary. It implies setting a point beyond which something is considered unacceptable or not allowed.

Sample sentences:

As a teacher, you need to draw the line between friendly banter and disrespectful behavior.

My boss drew the line when he caught me using my personal phone during working hours.

Although I enjoy helping others, I had to draw the line when my friend started taking advantage of my generosity.

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