Definition of Draw a line in the sand

1. Verb. (intransitive) To lay down a challenge; to provide a test of commitment (often one which carries a high risk) to a cause. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To create a real or artificial boundary or distinction between (two places, people or things). ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) To indicate the threshold or level above which something will become unacceptable or will provoke a response; to create a boundary and imply or declare that its crossing will provoke a (negative) response. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Draw A Line In The Sand

draunted
draunting
draunts
drave
dravida
dravidian
dravite
draw
draw-bridge
draw-sheet
draw-well
draw a bath
draw a bead on
draw a blank
draw a line
draw a line in the sand (current term)
draw and quarter
draw attention
draw away
draw back
draw bridge
draw close
draw down
draw even
draw in
draw left
draw level
draw near
draw off
draw on

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