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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
line drawn on water en · NOUN
Meanings
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(figuratively) Something 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:
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(figuratively) An 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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