ALL meanings of draw the line
draw the line
D d - noun draw the line Fox Hunting. the trail of scent left by a fox. 1
- noun draw the line a unit of length equivalent to 1/12 (0.0833) inch (2.12 millimeters). 1
- noun draw the line Insurance. a class or type of insurance: casualty line. the amount of insurance written for a particular risk. 1
- noun draw the line Australian Slang. a girl or woman. 1
- verb without object draw the line to take a position in a line; range (often followed by up): to line up before the start of a parade. 1
- verb without object draw the line Baseball. to hit a line drive. to line out. 1
- verb with object draw the line to bring into a line, or into line with others (often followed by up): to line up troops. 1
- verb with object draw the line to mark with a line or lines: to line paper for writing. 1
- verb with object draw the line to sketch verbally or in writing; outline (often followed by out): We followed the plan he had lined out. 1
- verb with object draw the line to arrange a line along: to line a coast with colonies. 1
- verb with object draw the line to form a line along: Rocks lined the drive. 1
- verb with object draw the line to apply eyeliner to (the eyes). 1
- verb with object draw the line to delineate with or as if with lines; draw: to line the silhouette of a person's head. 1
- verb with object draw the line Archaic. to measure or test with a line. 1
- idioms draw the line bring / come / get into line, to become or cause to become straight, as in a row: The members of the marching band got into line. to conform or cause to conform or agree: They were persuaded to come into line with the party's policy. 1
- idioms draw the line cross the line, to go beyond accepted standards of behavior: His outburst crossed the line between heated argument and offensive vilification. Sometimes, cross a boundary. 1
- idioms draw the line down the line, in all ways; thoroughly; fully: It's a fine house right down the line—well-built, roomy, attractive. in the future. 1
- idioms draw the line draw the line, to impose a restriction; limit: They might exaggerate but would draw the line at outright lying. 1
- idioms draw the line go up in one's lines, Theater. to forget one's part during a performance. Also, British, go up on one's lines. 1
- idioms draw the line hold the line, to maintain the status quo, especially in order to forestall unfavorable developments: We're trying to hold the line on prices. 1
- idioms draw the line in line, in alignment; straight. in conformity or agreement. in control (of one's conduct): to keep one's temper in line. prepared; ready. waiting one behind the other in a queue: There were eight people in line at the teller's window. 1
- idioms draw the line in line with, in agreement or conformity with: The action taken was in line with her decision. 1
- idioms draw the line in the line of duty, in the execution of the duties belonging to some occupation, especially with regard to the responsibility for life and death: a policeman wounded in the line of duty. Also, in line of duty. 1
- idioms draw the line lay it on the line, Informal. to give money; pay. to give the required information; speak directly or frankly: I'm going to stop being polite and lay it on the line. 1
- idioms draw the line off line, occurring or functioning away from an assembly line, work process, etc. not in operation; not functioning. 1
- idioms draw the line on a line, Baseball. (of a batted or thrown ball) through the air in an approximately straight line from the point of impact or delivery: hit on a line between third and short; thrown in on a line from the center fielder. 1
- idioms draw the line on line, on or part of an assembly line: Production will be improved when the new welding equipment is on line. in or into operation: The manufacturing facilities will be on line before November. Computers. actively linked to a computer: The printer is not yet on line. Chiefly New York City. line1 (def 73e). 1
- idioms draw the line on the line, Informal. being risked or put in jeopardy; in a vulnerable position: Our prestige and honor are on the line. immediately; readily: paid cash on the line. 1
- idioms draw the line out of line, not in a straight line. in disagreement with what is accepted or practiced. Informal. impertinent; presumptuous: That last remark was out of line. 1
- idioms draw the line read between the lines, to understand the unexpressed but implied meaning of something said or written: Her letter sounded cheerful enough, but I read a certain sadness between the lines. 1
- idioms draw the line toe the line / mark, to conform strictly to a rule, command, etc. to shoulder responsibilities; do one's duty: He tried hard to toe the line on the new job. 1
- verbal expression draw the line set a limit or restriction 1
- verb draw the line (Idiomatic) To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate. 0
- noun draw the line to reasonably object (to) or set a limit (on) 0
- noun draw the line to set a limit 0