| Metaphor | Draw a line under it |
|---|---|
| Question Meaning | What do you mean? |
| Meaning | To draw a line under something means to put a bad situation into the past, and stop worrying about it or talking about it any more. (To “draw the line at something” has a different meaning. It means to refuse to do something.) |
| Question Explanation | Why does it mean this? |
| Explanation | If you draw a line under a piece of work, it shows that you have finished with it, and are moving on to the next thing. |
| Question Example | Example |
| Example | “Stop arguing. It’s time to draw a line under your quarrel and get on with enjoying the rest of the holiday.” |
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