Draw a line under something Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Completion Sense Indicates finality, showing that one will no longer focus on or return to a subject. After passing her exams, she drew a line under years of study. Pro Tip 2/3Forward Movement Suggests moving forward by not dwelling on the past or a finished task. We resolved the issue, so let's draw a line under it and focus on the future. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Release Used emotionally to express letting go of past grievances or hardships. He apologized and she decided to draw a line under their previous quarrels.