the battle lines are drawn
idiomPart ofbattle
the battle lines are drawn — idiom
1. used to say that two groups have clearly shown which side they support and a ser
1.idiom
Definition
used to say that two groups have clearly shown which side they support and a serious conflict is about to begin.
Example
With the new tax bill announced, the battle lines are drawn between farmers and the government.
Once the captains chose their teams, the battle lines were drawn for the school sports day.