Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draw the line

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: draw the -line
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.

Example Sentences

"I don't mind if they have some fun, but I draw the line at anything that might harm others."
"By contrast, the British government draws the line at giving the Community a significant new role in setting minimum standards on working conditions, labor representation on corporate boards, and social affairs."
"We are at a moment right now where people are asking themselves why can’t the Democratic Party defend this assault on democracy[…] and I would submit to you that if you can’t draw the line at genocide, you probably can’t draw the line at democracy."

Inflected Forms

draws the line (present, singular) drawing the line (participle, present) drew the line (past) drawn the line (participle, past)

Phrases

line drawing cross the line draw a line in the sand draw a line under red line

Frequently Paired Words

cross the line draw a line in the sand draw a line under red line

Synonyms

draw a line

Questions

What does draw the line mean?: To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.

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