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draw a line

/drɔː ə laɪn/

Traducción: Establecer un límite o una frontera, a menudo en sentido figurado, indicando que algo es inaceptable o que no se debe sobrepasar cierto punto.

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/drɔː ə laɪn/B2informal
  • esEstablecer un límite o una frontera, a menudo en sentido figurado, indicando que algo es inaceptable o que no se debe sobrepasar cierto punto.

To set a limit or boundary, often in a figurative sense, indicating that something is unacceptable or that a certain point should not be exceeded.

  1. Set a limitB2informal

    To establish a boundary or limit that should not be crossed.

    estrazar una línea

    • You need to draw a line between work and personal life.
    • He drew a line at accepting bribes.
    • The company drew a line on spending for the project.
  2. Distinguish or differentiateB2formal

    To make a clear distinction between two things.

    estrazar una línea

    • It's important to draw a line between fact and opinion.
    • The law draws a line between negligence and intentional harm.
    • She drew a line between her professional and personal relationships.