line drawn on water

noun

Something transient or ephemeral.

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Meanings

nounline drawn on water (plural lines drawn on water)

plural lines drawn on water · alternative line drawn in water

  1. figurativelySomething transient or ephemeral.

    The anger of humble and saintly people is a line drawn on water. It never lasts for long.

    2009, Prof. Shrikant Prasoon, Indian saints and sages
  2. figurativelyAn ill-defined or variable border between concepts or things.

    The border between madness and mental balance is a line drawn on water.

    2000, Peter von Bagh, Drifting Shadows: A Guide to the Finnish Cinema, page 39
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