Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-draw-the-line
Phrase
/tə drɔ ðə laɪn/
Definition
To set a limit or boundary, especially regarding acceptable behavior or actions.
Examples
- She decided to draw the line when it came to how much work she was willing to take on after hours.
- They had to draw the line at what they considered acceptable behavior in the workplace.
Meaning
The phrase means to establish a point at which one will not go beyond, often used when discussing moral or ethical limits.
Synonyms
- set a limit
- establish a boundary
- define a threshold
