overstep the mark/line
(verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To go beyond the limits of what is considered acceptable or proper behavior
To go beyond the limits of what is considered acceptable or proper behavior
Ví dụ:
He knew he had overstepped the mark when he started to criticise his boss in front of everyone at the meeting.
He knew he had overstepped the mark when he started to criticise his boss in front of everyone at the meeting.
overstep the mark/line
(verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To do something that exceeds one's authority or powers
To do something that exceeds one's authority or powers
Ví dụ:
The judge overstepped the line when he handed out a sentence that exceeded the maximum penalty stated by the law.
The judge overstepped the line when he handed out a sentence that exceeded the maximum penalty stated by the law.
Cách sử dụng
When someone "oversteps the mark/line", they have gone too far and crossed a boundary or limit. It's like playing a game and cheating or saying something offensive that crosses the line of what's acceptable. It can also refer to breaking rules or laws. So, the expression is often used to warn someone that they need to be careful and not go too far in their words or actions.
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