battle line

noun

1. the line along which warring troops meet.

battle line

noun

1. the line along which troops are positioned for battle

2. conflict or argument is about to occur between opposing people or groups

Word History and Origins

Origin of battle line¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

The president is drawing battle lines on the Epstein issue that divides his own side.

From BBC

The battle lines for our democracy have been drawn….

From Salon

It's a complex and confusing web of conflicts and it prompts the inevitable question: Are the world's battle lines becoming ever more interconnected?

From BBC

Surrounded by the RSF, the city depends on precarious supply routes that cross the battle lines.

From BBC

There was minimal bloodshed shown in the “House of the Dragon” Season 2 finale, which aired on Sunday, but the battle lines have been drawn.

From Los Angeles Times