Draw a line under something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "draw a line under something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mia Le calendar 2021-02-17 08:02

Meaning of Draw a line under something

Synonyms:

close something off

Draw a line under something British phrase informal

To decide that something is completely finished so that you can start doing something else

Stop complaining and try to draw a line under the report.

We cannot draw a line under the presentation if I am the only one who gives out ideas.

Draw a line under your homework and you can play football with your friends this afternoon.

If I were you, I would draw a line under the relationship with Lee. He doesn't deserve the love that you gave to him.

Other phrases about:

to tie up loose ends
To complete things that are left unfinished
round (something) out

To finish or complete something in a satisfactory way

put paid to something

To put an end to something

(reach) the end of the line/road

1. Used to refer to a point where a process or an activity ends

2. Used to refer to a point where someone no longer survives; death

the finished article

Someone or something that has reached the state of completion.

Grammar and Usage of Draw a line under something

Verb Forms

  • draws a line under something
  • drew a line under something
  • drawn a line under something
  • drawing a line under something

The verb "draw" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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