Draw a line in the sand meaning

What does the saying 'Draw a line in the sand' mean?

Idiom: Draw a line in the sand

Meaning: If you draw a line in the sand, you establish a limit beyond which things will be unacceptable.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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