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drawing the line

drawing the line is the present participle and gerund of draw the line.

Meaning of draw the line

Verb

draw the line (third-person singular simple present draws the line, present participle drawing the line, simple past drew the line, past participle drawn the line)

  1. (idiomatic) To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.
    • I don't mind if they have some fun, but I draw the line at anything that might harm others.

Questions about drawing the line

What is drawing the line the present participle and gerund of?
Drawing the line is the present participle and gerund of draw the line.

Words near drawing the line in the dictionary

  1. drawing slate
  2. drawing stumps
  3. drawing table
  4. drawing tables
  5. drawing the cloth
  6. drawing the line
  7. drawing the long bow
  8. drawing the short straw
  9. drawing through
  10. drawing to a close
  11. drawing to an end

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