draw a line between
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.
Words nearby draw a line between
dravidian, dravite, draw, draw a bead on, draw a blank, draw a line between, draw a veil over, draw an inference, draw and quarter, draw away, draw back
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
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