idiom
battle lines are drawn
BAT-ul LYNZ ar DRAWN
ˈbætəl laɪnz ɑːr drɔːnListen
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Syllable breakdown
battlelinesaredrawn
Dictionary meaning
The opposing sides of a conflict or argument have made their positions clear.
Examples
- After the leaked memo, the battle lines between the two factions were firmly drawn.
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