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red line
noun
Ice Hockey.a line of the color red that is parallel to and equidistant from the goal lines and divides the rink in half.
a limit, point, or boundary beyond which one may not go without incurring negative consequences.
The use of chemical weapons is a red line, which, if crossed, could trigger military action.
red line
noun
a point beyond which a person or group is not prepared to negotiate
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of red line1
Example Sentences
Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, points to a red line he drew on a graphic of a bomb while addressing the United Nations on Sept. 27, 2012.
The Conservatives have said they will examine the the final treaty to ensure it meets their red lines, including that it safeguards the sovereignty and rights of Gibraltarians.
“So we all have our red lines. That’s my red line.”
And then, when Labour took charge, the red line going up steeply at first, then more slowly towards the end of this parliamentary term.
He said he still considers himself "a supporter of assisted dying" but believes the current bill crosses "red lines for protecting the vulnerable".
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