draw battle lines

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draw (the) battle lines

to clearly show the differences between two ideas or opinions. Churches generally draw battle lines over moral issues.

Usage notes: often used in the form the battle lines are drawn: The battle lines are being drawn between many patients and their health-care providers.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of battle lines (= the positions of two armies prepared to fight)

See also: battle, draw, line

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The entire Edmonson family will draw battle lines today when UCLA plays host to USC at Drake stadium. EDMONSON FAMILY FEUD; IT'S NOT JUST A CROSSTOWN RIVALRY FOR USC ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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