draw a line in the sand

To establish a figurative boundary that someone or some group refuses to cross or beyond which no further advance or compromise is accepted. I don't mind my roommate being a bit messy, but leaving dirty dishes for me to clean up is where I draw a line in the sand!See also: draw, line, sand

draw a line in the sand

Fig. to create or declare an artificial boundary and imply that crossing it will cause trouble. Todd drew a line in the sand by giving his roommate an ultimatum about his sloppiness—he had to start cleaning up after himself or move out.See also: draw, line, sand

draw a line in the ˈsand

set a limit that you refuse to allow something to go beyond: The government is trying to draw a line in the sand regarding public sector pay rises.See also: draw, line, sand

单词	draw a line in the sand
释义	DictionarySeeline draw a line in the sand draw a line in the sand To establish a figurative boundary that someone or some group refuses to cross or beyond which no further advance or compromise is accepted. I don't mind my roommate being a bit messy, but leaving dirty dishes for me to clean up is where I draw a line in the sand!See also: draw, line, sand draw a line in the sand Fig. to create or declare an artificial boundary and imply that crossing it will cause trouble. Todd drew a line in the sand by giving his roommate an ultimatum about his sloppiness—he had to start cleaning up after himself or move out.See also: draw, line, sand draw a line in the ˈsand set a limit that you refuse to allow something to go beyond: The government is trying to draw a line in the sand regarding public sector pay rises.See also: draw, line, sand LegalSeeLine
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