behave in a way that is not acceptable
overstep a boundary, standard, limit, or rule
go over the threshold of what is appropriate
be offensive or anti-social
This newspaper has crossed the line. This article is so offensive to so many people.
Connie’s boyfriend has upset her badly. He really crossed the line this time.
There’s no need to talk about my mother like that. You’re crossing a line now.
The film was so rude, and we left about halfway through. It crossed the line several times over.
Those guys know how to cross the line. I never want to go to one of their concerts again.
The comedian really crossed the line. His idea of humour is appalling.
The protesters who are crossing the line must be stopped.
The politician’s language and rhetoric crossed the line, and it was reckless.
There is no origin for this idiom
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