| Idiom | to draw a line under something |
|---|---|
| Definition | to consider something as over or finished |
| Examples | - I think it's time for you to draw a line under your marriage. There are too many problems to solve. - I need to draw a line under my past. I've made a lot of mistakes, but I have to look to the future. - Sometimes, however, you will simply need to draw a line under an issue and ask the class to move on: "I'm afraid we simply do not have time to discuss this. - It was when I found her in bed with a one-night stand that I finally drew the line under all the arguments and petty squabbling. |
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