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draw a line in the sand

Idiom Diplomacy

Meaning

to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear

Example Sentences

"The prime minister drew a line in the sand regarding national security."

Related Expressions

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to be visibly very angry

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something that is very easy to do

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to surprise or amaze someone greatly

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to pause and reassess a situation

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to achieve success very quickly

draw nations into

to attract or involve countries into joint activities