RED LINE Definition & Meaning

red line

noun

Ice Hockey. a line of the color red that is parallel to and equidistant from the goal lines and divides the rink in half.
a limit, point, or boundary beyond which one may not go without incurring negative consequences:
The use of chemical weapons is a red line, which, if crossed, could trigger military action.

red line

noun

a point beyond which a person or group is not prepared to negotiate

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Origin of red line¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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Still, Schumer drew at least one red line in terms of Democratic cooperation with Trump.

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One of the red lines for campaigners is the omission of previously promised measures, such as contributions to the government's consultation, 'A railway fit for Britain's future'.

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An attendee said there was too little detail to reach a definitive view but cutting disabled benefits was likely to be a red line.

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Chinese companies are aware of these sensitivities and Mr Tang was quick to tell the BBC that "privacy was a red line" for his company.

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Hamas itself says disarming is a red line.

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