Draw the Line At

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Draw the Line At

To decide a definite perimeter, particularly regarding behavior

Etymology:

From centuries, land was being divided by a line drawn to describe the end or beginning of one’s property. It creates problems if people do not realize the boundary lines or limits they have decide their own.

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I love late night parties and clubbing, but I draw the line at attending such parties more than once in a month.

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Submitted on February 25, 2019

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