Draw a line in the sand meaning
What does the saying 'Draw a line in the sand' mean?
Idiom: Draw a line in the sand
Meaning:
If you draw a line in the sand, you establish a limit beyond which things will be unacceptable.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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