out of line イディオム

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away out of line

(See way out of line)

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out of line

not showing respect, not polite Ty was out of line when he called you a hooker.

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step out of line

do something bad, misbehave If John steps out of line again, I'll remind him of the rules.

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way out of line (away out of line)

very inappropriate, not acceptable When the teacher hit you, he was way out of line.

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out of line with

not in agreement with不同意；与…不一致
The price of the bicycle was out of line with what Bill could afford．自行车太贵，比尔买不起。

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out of line|line|out

out of line¹ adv. phr. Not in a straight line; away from a true line. The two edges were out of line and there was a space between them. The sergeant ordered the soldier who was out of line to get properly lined up.
out of line² adj. phr. Not obeying or agreeing with what is right or usual; doing or being what people do not expect or accept; outside ordinary or proper limits; not usual, right, or proper. Little Mary got out of line and was rude to Aunt Elizabeth. The teacher asked Charlie not to tell one of the jokes because it was out of line. Mrs. Green thought the repair man's charge was out of line.
Compare: OUT OF HAND, OUT OF ORDER.
Antonym: IN LINE².

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out of line with|line|out|out of line

prep. Not in agreement with. The price of the bicycle was out of line with what Bill could afford.

out of line

1. Not in acceding or accordance with about accustomed or accustomed limits. That amount seems way out of band with added repairmen I've dealt with.2. Contrary to or in abuse of adequate rules, conventions, or standards; abnormal or inappropriate. I anticipation Tom's comments were absolutely out of band for a banquet discussion, but I didn't feel it was my abode to admonish him. She was absolutely out of line, but she apologized to me the abutting day.Learn more: line, of, out

out of line

 (with something)
1. Lit. not appropriately lined up in a band of things. I told you not to get out of line. Now, get aback in line. One of those books on the shelf is out of band with the others. Please fix it.
2. Fig. above assertive set or affected limits. Your bid on this activity is absolutely out of band with our expectations. The amount of this meal is out of band with what added restaurants charge. Your allurement amount is absolutely out ofline!
3. Fig. [of article said or behavior] improper. I'm abashed that your behavior was absolutely out of line. I do not ambition to allege added about this matter. Bill, that acknowledgment was out of line. Please be added respectful. Your appeal is out of line.Learn more: line, of, out

out of line

1. Uncalled for, improper; inappropriate. For example, His animadversion were absolutely out of line. It is generally put as get out of line or step out of line, acceptation "behave improperly," as in She absolutely stepped out of band back she alleged him amateur in advanced of his boss. [Late 1700s]
2. Not in acceding with accepted practice, as in Their prices are way out of band with added hotels. Both def. 1 and 2 are allegorical expressions that alteration actuality out of alignment to assorted kinds of behavior.
3. out of one's line; not in one's line. Not in one's activity or acreage of interest. For example, He offered a acceptable salary, but the assignment was out of her line, or I'd love to help, but blast address is not in my line. This acceptance alludes to line in the faculty of "a business or occupation." [Mid-1800s] Learn more: line, of, out

out of line

COMMON If one affair is out of line with another, the aboriginal affair is altered from the additional in a way that was not agreed, planned, or expected. This set of abstracts was acutely out of band with the trend.Learn more: line, of, out

out of line

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way out of line

SPOKENIf addition is out of line or way out of line, they accept done or said article that they should not accept done or said. Addressing a adolescent administrator like that is out of line, and I won't angle for it, apprehend me? It was bright to all anxious that Peter was way out of line. Note: The band referred to actuality is a band of soldiers, who are accepted to act as a unit. Compare with step out of line.Learn more: line, of, out

out of line

behaving in a way that break the rules or is advised abject or inappropriate.Learn more: line, of, out

out of line

mod. not in accordance with what is adapted or expected, abnormally in amount or behavior. Your behavior is absolutely out of line. I shall address you. Learn more: line, of, out

out of line

1. Uncalled-for; improper.
2. Unruly and out of control.Learn more: line, of, out

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