I draw a line at working on weekends.
draw a line
idiomTo delimit a boundary or border.
The manager had to draw a line when the employees started arriving two hours late every day.
While he valued his team's creativity, he drew a line at any project that compromised the company's ethical standards.
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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 line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
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cross the line
To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.
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draw a blank
To be unable to recall a required piece of information.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.
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draw a straight furrow
To live correctly or ethically, without deviating from the right line of duty.