[battle line] (1814) 1: a line along which a battle is fought
2: a line defining the positions of opposing groups in a conflict or controversy--usu. used in pl. "battle lines were drawn over economic policies"
[battle line] (1814) 1: a line along which a battle is fought
2: a line defining the positions of opposing groups in a conflict or controversy--usu. used in pl. "battle lines were drawn over economic policies"
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012