English Expression · Intermediate
that was out of line
that behavior crossed an acceptable boundary
Pronunciation: that was out of line
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: that behavior crossed an acceptable boundary.
Example
Your joke about his family was out of line.
Your joke about his family crossed an acceptable boundary.
Practice tips
- Practice that was out of line out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.