How to Pronounce "draw the line"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
DRAW-thuh-LINE
dɹˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
draw-thuh-LINE
Definition
To set a clear limit on what you are willing to accept or do, especially something you will not tolerate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW-thuh-LINE
UK
draw-thuh-LINE
Listen in Context
I have to draw the line at lying. I won't do it.
Parents need to draw the line when their children misbehave.
I draw the line at working on Sundays.
You can joke around, but I draw the line at mean comments.