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One has to draw the line somewhere Meaning in English

expression

WUHN haz tuh DRAW thuh LYN SUHM-wair
WON haz too DRAW thuh LYN SUM-wair

Definition

This expression means that there must be a limit to what is allowed or acceptable, even if it is difficult to decide exactly where. It is often used when explaining that you can't let everything happen without some boundaries.

Usage & Nuances

Semi-formal to informal. Often used to justify why a limit is needed after tolerating up to a point. Typical in discussions about rules, behavior, or spending. Can sound firm, but not rude.

Spanish: hay que poner límites en algún momentoPortuguese (BR): em algum momento é preciso estabelecer limitesPortuguese (PT): em algum momento é preciso estabelecer limitesChinese (Simplified): 总得有个底线Chinese (Traditional): 總得有個底線Hindi: कहीं न कहीं तो सीमा तय करनी होती हैArabic: يجب وضع حد في مكان ماBengali: একটা সীমা টানতেই হয়Russian: нужно где-то проводить чертуJapanese: どこかで線を引かなければならないVietnamese: cần phải đặt ra giới hạn ở đâu đóKorean: 어디선가는 선을 그어야 한다Turkish: bir yerde sınır çizmek gerekirUrdu: کہیں نہ کہیں حد مقرر کرنی پڑتی ہےIndonesian: harus ada batasnya

Example Sentences

There are lots of things I can accept, but one has to draw the line somewhere.

basic

He wants to eat only candy for dinner, but one has to draw the line somewhere.

basic

If we let everyone in for free, one has to draw the line somewhere.

basic

I'd love to help, but one has to draw the line somewhere when it comes to giving out loans.

natural

I don't mind staying late sometimes, but one has to draw the line somewhere if it becomes every night.

natural

She lets her kids watch TV, but one has to draw the line somewhere—no TV during meals.

natural