Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draw lines in the sand

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.20 in modern English

Syllables: draw -li-nes in the sand
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Alternative form of draw a line in the sand.

Example Sentences

"I mentioned earlier how many people will draw lines in the sand that they'll never cross: some won't try Tina, others will never slam."

Inflected Forms

draws lines in the sand (present, singular) drawing lines in the sand (participle, present) drew lines in the sand (past) drawn lines in the sand (participle, past)

Questions

What does draw lines in the sand mean?: Alternative form of draw a line in the sand.

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