“Draw the line”
Definición
To set a limit on what is acceptable.
Ejemplos
Examples
“I’m patient, but I draw the line at dishonesty.”
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I’m patient, but I _____ at dishonesty.Compare with the original example
I’m patient, but I draw the line at dishonesty.
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- What does "Draw the line" mean?
- "Draw the line" means to set a limit on what is acceptable.
- How do you use "Draw the line" in a sentence?
- Example: "I’m patient, but I draw the line at dishonesty."
- Should I interpret "Draw the line" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.