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!

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.

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.

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释义	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 Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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 McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. 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 Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: draw the line line in the sand a line in the sand encroach encroach (up)on (something) encroach on let off on let off on (someone or something) smile (up)on (someone or something) smile on
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