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draw a line in the sandTo indicate the threshold or level above which something will become unacceptable or will provoke a response; to create a boundary and imply or declare that its crossing will provoke a (negative) response.Rate it:
draw awayTo move away.Rate it:
draw backTo retreat from a position.Rate it:
draw backTo move backwards.Rate it:
draw backTo withdraw from an undertaking.Rate it:
draw backTo pull something back or apart.Rate it:
draw downTo lower (curtains)Rate it:
draw downTo get fundingRate it:
draw evenTo attain the same level as a competitor.Rate it:
draw first bloodreferring to the first participant(s) in a game, contest, debate, etc. to gain an advantage over their opponent; to score first points in any competitionRate it:
draw inTo attract (groups of people).Rate it:
draw inTo get someone involved.Rate it:
draw inTo approach.Rate it:
draw offTo remove by using a siphon.Rate it:
draw onTo sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface.Rate it:
draw onTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:
draw onTo advance, continue; to move or pass slowly or continuously, as under a pulling force.Rate it:
draw onTo approach, come nearer, as evening.Rate it:
draw one's last breathTo die.Rate it:
draw outTo make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.Rate it:
draw outTo physically extract, as blood from a vein.Rate it:
draw outTo extract, bring out, as concealed information; elicit; educe.Rate it:
draw outTo use means to entice or force to be more open or talkative.Rate it:
draw outTo improve a losing hand to a winning hand by receiving additional cards.Rate it:
draw stumpsTo cease doing something, at least for the day.Rate it:
draw stumpsTo declare an end to the days play, and remove the bails and sometimes the stumps.Rate it:
draw the lineTo set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.Rate it:
Draw the Line AtTo decide a definite perimeter, particularly regarding behaviorRate it:
draw the short strawTo select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.Rate it:
draw togetherTo cause to seek emotional support from each other; to cause to pull together or come together.Rate it:
draw upcome to a haltRate it:
draw uponTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:
drawing cardsomething that grabs attentionRate it:
drawing nearapproachingRate it:
dream onTo continue dreaming.Rate it:
dream teamIndividuals brought together to create a team considered the perfect combination for a particular purpose.Rate it:
dream upTo have an imaginative, unusual or foolish idea, to invent something unreal.Rate it:
dredge upUsed other than as an idiom: see dredge, up.Rate it:
dredge upTo find by diligent search, especially from unsavory sources.Rate it:
dresschange appearance, clothe, assist one to 'vest', change location of tie, ribbon, lapel, scarf, shawl, belt, etc.Rate it:
dress downTo scold.Rate it:
dress downTo wear casual or informal clothes.Rate it:
dress down1) Wear casual or work clothing, informal clothes: 2) Speak To Someone In a Desultory Tone, A Commanding, Analytical, Superior, Critiquing Manner; . . . . . {Tell Someone 'OFF' }Rate it:
dress downThe heavy criticism, personal attack upon a subaltern by a superior for any infraction, misdemeanor, rule violation, felony et al which leaves the victim shattered:Rate it:
dress for the slide, not the rideWhen choosing clothing for riding a motorcycle, priority should be given to protective gear that helps one survive an accident.Rate it:
dress to killTo dress up so as to impress others (especially of the opposite sex).Rate it:
dress upTo wear smart clothes for an occasion.Rate it:
dress upTo wear fancy dress or a costume.Rate it:
dress upTo decorate; to prettify.Rate it:
dress upTo present in a favorable light.Rate it:

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