Phrase guide

draw a line under

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To deem (a matter, especially a problematic one) to be now closed or concluded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I know we've had our disagreements in the past, but let's draw a line under that now.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: einen Schlussstrich ziehen — deem to be concluded
  • Polish: uważać za zakończone — deem to be concluded
  • Swedish: dra ett streck över — deem to be concluded