Question

in_the_loop_177 to not allow something beyond a certain acceptable point The expression suggests the idea of drawing a line to mark an outer limit.

Accepted Answer

DRAW THE LINE AT (SOMETHING) Their parents let them go out on weekend nights, but they draw the line at letting them go out on school nights.You may buy a car with your savings, but not a motorcycle. I’m going to draw the line at that.

Id	in_the_loop_177
Idiom	DRAW THE LINE AT (SOMETHING)
Definition	to not allow something beyond a certain acceptable point
Examples	Their parents let them go out on weekend nights, but they draw the line at letting them go out on school nights. You may buy a car with your savings, but not a motorcycle. I’m going to draw the line at that.
Extra Info	The expression suggests the idea of drawing a line to mark an outer limit.

Line Draw Loop Acceptable Point Parents Weekend Nights