Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv laɪn/
noun a boundary or limit beyond which one may not go
A1 The child was out of line when he refused to listen to his teacher.
A2 The customer was out of line with their rude behavior towards the staff.
B1 The employee's actions were deemed out of line by the company's HR department.
B2 The politician's comments were considered out of line and caused controversy.
C1 The professor's behavior was completely out of line and led to disciplinary action.
C2 The CEO's decision to cut employee benefits was seen as out of line by the board of directors.
adjective deviating from what is considered acceptable or normal
A1 The student was out of line when they interrupted the teacher.
A2 The customer was out of line with their rude behavior towards the cashier.
B1 The boss thought the employee's comments were out of line during the meeting.
B2 The player's aggressive behavior on the field was deemed out of line by the referee.
C1 The politician's remarks were considered out of line and caused controversy.
C2 The artist's latest exhibit pushed the boundaries of what is considered out of line in the art world.
formal The employee's behavior was deemed out of line with company policy.
informal You were really out of line when you made that comment.
slang Dude, you totally crossed the line and were way out of line.
figurative The artist's use of color was out of line with traditional painting techniques.
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