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draw the line at

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draw the line at something
if someone says that they draw the line at a particular way of behaving, they mean that they do not do it because they think it is wrong or too extreme I know I swear a lot but I do draw the line at certain words. I like a beer or two as you know but even I draw the line at sitting in a pub on my own and drinking.
See also: draw, line

draw the line at doing something also draw the line on doing something
to decide you will not do something I love vampires, but I draw the line at attending some silly Dracula convention. Where to draw the line on treatment for people who are dying is a decision made by patients, their families and their doctors.
Usage notes: often used to say you will not do something because you think it is wrong: I'm a loyal employee, but I draw the line when I am asked to do something I think is wrong.
See also: draw, line


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He was quite sure that even Dango would draw the line at such filthy tasting drink as that, and his contempt for man increased with the conviction.
I rather draw the line at encouraging that sort of immorality.
 
 
 
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