| 词汇 | draw the battle lines |
| 释义 | Idiom draw the battle linesdraw (the) battle lines to clearly show the differences between two ideas or opinions.Churches generally draw battle lines over moral issues. Usage notes: often used in the form the battle lines are drawn: The battle lines are being drawn between many patients and their health-care providers. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of battle lines (= the positions of two armies prepared to fight) draw (the) battle linesTo clearly distinguish the sides of an argument or conflict and become ready to argue, battle, etc. The union and management seem to have drawn the battle lines in this nasty contract dispute. |
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