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

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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But even a cynic might think that it would, for now, draw the line at the FTC.

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But they draw the line at potentially harmful skin care intended to slow the aging process in adults, and worry “skinfluencers” are pushing children to splurge on expensive products they don’t need.

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