draw the line at

1. Refuse to go any further than, as in I draw the line at giving them more money. This expression alludes to a line drawn at a stopping point of some kind. [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

A 10% decline should be easy to handle, but some investors draw the line at 5%.

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"Although I do draw the line at certain Christmas songs being played too early, I think they should be banned."

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How about we draw the line at Nazi tattoos?

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“I might draw the line at a strong vanilla in public settings like malls and gyms next time,” Anthony said.

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“I have to draw the line at some point,” Brenner said.

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