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draw the line
- To set a limit, as of acceptable behavior: “Phil sometimes drank a few beers, but generally he knew when to draw the line.â€
Example Sentences
But they draw the line at potentially harmful skin care intended to slow the aging process in adults, and worry “skinfluencers†are pushing children to splurge on expensive products they don’t need.
However, he drew the line at rent controls, saying there was evidence the measure could harm tenants.
I’m a dine-in theater apologist myself, but even I draw the line at most full meal offerings.
In Cobb’s opinion, the Supreme Court drew the line “aggressively†but still largely in line with how the issue is viewed at the Department of Justice.
Government overreach into these areas, if properly framed, could be challenged in court, with lower courts and the Supreme Court potentially drawing the line on infringement of corporate autonomy.
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