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When did "red line" replace "line in the sand" as a metaphor for one's limit of tolerance?
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April 26th, 2013
I recall when people would draw a “line in the sand” which meant if you crossed it there would be trouble.
Now, almost suddenly, that figure of speech has disappeared and been replace by “red line”.
I sort of became aware of it when Benjamin Netanyahu used it in reference to Iran’s nuke program.
Now I hear the president using it in reference to Syrian policy, and of course as a result the press is all over it too.
I do not think it is anywhere near as gripping as “line in the sand”
Red line, to me sounds like you need to shift into third gear.
When did this happen?
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