step out of line

Related to word: step

Idiom

Definition

  1. To behave in a manner that is considered inappropriate, unacceptable, or beyond the bounds of what is expected or permitted.

    行為越界

    • As a team leader, you cannot step out of line; you must lead by example.

      作為團隊領導者,你不能踰矩;必須以身作則。

    • It's best not to step out of line at such a formal event, or you'll draw unnecessary attention.

      在如此正式的場合最好別踰矩,否則會招來不必要的注意。

    • She warned her children that if they stepped out of line at their grandparents’ house, there would be serious consequences.

      她警告她的孩子們,如果在祖父母家踰矩,將會有嚴重的後果。