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to draw the line
01
to define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate
Idiom
Informal
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The manager had to draw the line when it came to excessive tardiness, implementing a strict policy to ensure punctuality.
02
to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related
Idiom
Informal
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The teacher had to draw the line when the students' playful banter started disrupting the class.
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