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line in the sand

idiom

A defining moment; a cutoff point.


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  1. 01

    blur the line

    To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.

  2. 02

    bottom line

    The summary or result; the most important information.

  3. 03

    bottom of the line

    The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.

  4. 04

    bright line

    A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.

  5. 05

    build on sand

    To put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.

  6. 06

    bury one's head in the sand

    To deliberately ignore the reality of a situation; to pretend a problem does not exist.

  7. 07

    cross the line

    To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.

  8. 08

    draw a line

    To delimit a boundary or border.

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