Origin of Phrases - D
Draw the line
Meaning: Define a threshold that can't be crossed without action or retaliation.
Example: Smoking is okay if you are outside, but I draw the line at smoking in public places.
Origin: Comes from one of the Psalms which contains a reference about "drawing a line in the sand" meaning to "proceed no further." It has been shortened to "draw the line."
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