How to Pronounce "draw a line in the sand"
expression
DRAW uh LYN in thuh SAND
DRAW uh LYN in thuh SAND
Definition
To set a clear limit or boundary that you refuse to cross or allow others to cross.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsænd
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW uh LYN in thuh SAND
UK
DRAW uh LYN in thuh SAND
Listen in Context
I need to draw a line in the sand about working late every night.
She finally drew a line in the sand and stopped answering work emails on weekends.
Parents sometimes have to draw a line in the sand with their children.
We reached a point where we had to draw a line in the sand and say no more budget cuts.