| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| draw attention to |
ask people to notice; show or display to people
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If you wear a short skirt, you draw attention to your legs.
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| draw first blood |
attack first, be first to hit or win
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The Jets drew first blood in the series, winning game one 5-4.
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| draw it to my attention |
tell me about it, cause me to be aware of it
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Spelling is a problem. Thanks for drawing it to my attention.
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| draw the line |
stop, refuse to do it
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When it comes to drugs, he draws the line. He won't touch them.
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| draw their fire |
get attention while a friend moves or escapes
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You draw their fire while I move behind them. You distract them.
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| draw upon |
recall and use, remember
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At university, I drew upon my knowledge of Russian history.
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| drawing card |
entertainment to attract people, loss leader
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The community hired a comedian as a drawing card for the fair.
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| dream on |
you are not being realistic, get your head out...
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You expect me to buy you a Corvette? Dream on!
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| dress clothes |
good, expensive clothes
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"Why don't you change your dress clothes before you repair the car?"
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| dress down |
(See a dressing down)
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