draw a line between

Idioms  

1. Also, draw the line between. Define a limit between two groups, courses of action, or the like. For example, Legally it's important to draw a line between private and public enterprises, or We'll have to draw the line between our department's different jurisdictions. This metaphoric idiom was first recorded in 1793. Also see draw the line at.

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draw a line between

Yet even when corporate boards are tempted to draw a line between an executive’s personal issues and their professional capabilities, “you can’t divorce them,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Griffiths said her behaviour was proof she would "draw a line" between her professional and personal life, claiming she had never used a private investigator or hacked a phone.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

Here, we have to draw a line between the removals and the detention.

From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2025

Sen. Carol Blood, a Democrat from Bellevue asked how he would draw a line between drag and, say, musicians or actors who dress up in makeup and showy costumes for performances.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2023

On paper, I draw a line between us.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes