draw a line under (something)

draw a line under (something)

To finish something and move on from it. I can't think of anything else to add to this project, so let's just draw a line under it and start working on the next one.
See also: draw, line
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

draw a line under something

If something draws a line under a bad situation, it allows the situation to be considered as finished. The document draws a line under our painful past and clears the way for a new beginning. An out-of-court settlement, expected this week, should finally draw a line under the affair.
See also: draw, line, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

draw a ˈline under something

(British English) say that something is finished and not worth discussing any more: The company is attempting to draw a line under its recent problems.
See also: draw, line, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • finishing touch
  • the finishing touch
  • leave it at that
  • let's rock and roll
  • Let's rock and roll!
  • let's talk
  • Let’s dump
  • Let's dump
  • let's dump (someone or something)
  • let's get this party started