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Meaning of line drawn on water | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Something transient or ephemeral.
    figuratively
  2. An ill-defined or variable border between concepts or things.
    figuratively

Examples

“The anger of humble and saintly people is a line drawn on water. It never lasts for long.”
“The border between madness and mental balance is a line drawn on water.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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