to draw the line
01
to define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
The teacher had to draw a line regarding acceptable behavior in the classroom to maintain a conducive learning environment.
02
to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related
IdiomInformalExempel
While it's crucial to encourage creativity, we must also draw a line to ensure adherence to ethical guidelines in the field of scientific research.
