to draw the line
01
to define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate
Idiom
Informal
예시들
After numerous disagreements, they decided to draw a line and stop discussing politics to maintain their friendship.
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
IdiomInformal예시들
In a healthy relationship, it's important to draw the line between constructive criticism and personal attacks.
The teacher had to draw the line when the students' playful banter started disrupting the class.
