to draw (up) a will
61draw up — verb a) To compose a document, especially one having a standard form I asked my lawyer to draw up a new will. b) To arrange in order or formation Sergeant, please draw the men up in ranks of three …
62draw up — phr verb Draw up is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑cab, ↑car Draw up is used with these nouns as the object: ↑agenda, ↑blacklist, ↑blanket, ↑blueprint, ↑border, ↑budget, ↑chair, ↑charter, ↑ …
63draw the line — informal to say that you will definitely not allow or accept something draw the line at: We draw the line at acts of violent protest …
64draw the line — or draw a line phrasal 1. to fix an arbitrary boundary between things that tend to intermingle 2. to fix a boundary excluding what one will not tolerate or engage in …
65draw the line — verb To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate. I dont mind if they have some fun, but I draw the line at anything that might harm others …
66draw the long bow — to boast or exaggerate The longer the bow, the further the potential range. Also as pull the long bow: ... draw the long bow better now than ever. (Byron, 1824, of boasting) You will say, Ah, here s Flashy pulling the long bow, but… …
67draw in one's horns — spend less money Their company is not doing well so they will have to draw in their horns for awhile …
68Draw the line — When you draw the line, you set out limits of what you find acceptable, beyond which you will not go …
69draw\ near — v. phr. To approach; come near. The time is drawing near when this century will end and the next will begin …
70draw a line in the sand — to say that a particular idea or activity will not be supported or accepted. The president has drawn a line in the sand, which means that if the foreign troops are not removed, they will be attacked. Etymology: based on the idea of literally… …
