bright line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The company needs a bright line between work and personal time.”
“The judge established a bright line to clarify when a contract is officially broken.”
“The committee struggled to draw a bright line between acceptable artistic expression and speech that violates the fundamental rights of others.”
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blur the line
To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.
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bottom line
The summary or result; the most important information.
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bottom of the line
The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.
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bright and early
(Very) early in the morning.
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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bright side
A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.
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bright spark
A person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.
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bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
Last updated August 10, 2026