Draw the line meaning
What does the saying 'Draw the line' mean?
Idiom: Draw the line
Meaning:
When you draw the line, you set out limits of what you find acceptable, beyond which you will not go.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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