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draw the line

To set a limit, as of acceptable behavior: “Phil sometimes drank a few beers, but generally he knew when to draw the line.”

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But the university drew the line at the White House's list of demands on Friday.

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But he drew the line at the tariff announcement.

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But they draw the line at potentially harmful skin care intended to slow the aging process in adults, and worry “skinfluencers” are pushing children to splurge on expensive products they don’t need.

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However, he drew the line at rent controls, saying there was evidence the measure could harm tenants.

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I’m a dine-in theater apologist myself, but even I draw the line at most full meal offerings.

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