Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

draw fire
- to be a target, to attract or provoke shooting
The soldiers drew fire when they entered the small village.
draw in one`s horns
- to spend less money
The company is not doing well so everybody must draw in their horns.
draw interest
- to appear interesting and attract someone's attention
The singers drew much interest when they performed at the festival.
draw interest
- to earn interest when money is deposited in a bank
The money that we put in the bank draws interest every month.
draw lots/straws
- to choose from a group of things to decide who will do something
We decided to draw lots to see who would wash the dishes.
draw (someone) out
- to make a person talk or tell something
The girl was very quiet but we were able to draw her out and she began talking.
draw the line (at something)
- to set a limit for something
We have to draw the line somewhere to limit the costs of the party.
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