draw a line in the sand

تعیین یک مرز یا حدی که حاضر نیستی از آن بگذری یا اجازه بدی دیگران از آن عبور کنند
مثال: I don’t mind helping, but I draw a line in the sand at doing your work for you.
کمک کردن مشکلی نداره، ولی این که کارت رو برات انجام بدم، خط قرمزم هست.
2. ( مذاکره – سیاسی/اجتماعی ) :
اعلام موضعی که فراتر از آن هیچ مصالحه یا عقب نشینی پذیرفته نمی شود
مثال: The union drew a line in the sand over wage cuts.
اتحادیه در مورد کاهش دستمزد خط قرمز گذاشت.
3. ( تصمیم گیری – شخصی ) :
لحظه ای که فرد تصمیم می گیرد گذشته را کنار بگذارد و از نقطه ای تازه شروع کند
مثال: It’s time to draw a line in the sand and move forward.
وقتشه خطی بکشیم و رو به جلو حرکت کنیم.
🔸 مترادف ها:
set a limit – set boundaries – draw the line – set a red line

⭐draw a line in the sand⭐
To establish a figurative boundary that someone or some group refuses to cross or beyond which no further advance or compromise is accepted
👈🏿I don't mind my roommate being a bit messy, but leaving dirty dishes for me to clean up is where I draw a line in the sand!
⭐draw a line in the sand⭐
Fig. to create or declare an artificial boundary and imply that crossing it will cause trouble
👈🏿Todd drew a line in the sand by giving his roommate an ultimatum about his sloppiness—he had to start cleaning up after himself or move out
⭐draw a line in the sand⭐
set a limit that you refuse to allow something to go beyond
👈🏿The government is trying to draw a line in the sand regarding public sector pay rises
❇️PROVERB
❇️SAYING
❇️IDIOM