draw lines in the sand

draw lines in the sand (third-person singular simple present draws lines in the sand, present participle drawing lines in the sand, simple past drew lines in the sand, past participle drawn lines in the sand)

1. Alternative form of draw a line in the sand
   • 2017, James Wharton, Something for the Weekend‎^[1], Biteback Publishing, →ISBN:

     I mentioned earlier how many people will draw lines in the sand that they'll never cross: some won't try Tina, others will never slam.