B2idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
draw the line
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to set a limit on what you are willing to accept or do
'Draw the line at + noun/-ing' names the limit. 'Draw a line under something' means to finish with it, which is different.
In context
I don't mind working late sometimes, but I draw the line at working on Sundays.
Parents need to draw the line somewhere when it comes to screen time.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens