idiom
draw a line in the sand
DRAW ah LYN in thuh SAND
drɔː ə laɪn ɪn ðə sændListen
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Syllable breakdown
drawalineinthesand
Dictionary meaning
To set a firm boundary that must not be crossed.
Examples
- The board drew a line in the sand: costs must not exceed this threshold.
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