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Meaning of ‘Draw the line’ Idiom in English

Draw the line

Meaning

The idiom “draw the line" means something you will never do or accept because you think it is wrong.

It's a way of expressing when someone decides that certain actions or behaviors are unacceptable.

Examples

Scrolling through social media is fine, but I had to draw the line and set a time limit.

I love desserts, but I have decided to draw the line and limit myself to treats on special occasions.

Discussing different opinions is okay, but when the conversation turns into a heated argument, I draw the line.

I'm willing to take on extra projects, but when it started affecting my grades, I had to draw the line.

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