Categories: dictionary, idiom

(idiom) to go beyond the limits of something by doing something unacceptable

Example Sentences:

Young children often cross the line with their babysitters by being rude and misbehaving.

You can’t take my new girlfriend out for coffee! That’s crossing the line.

The student crossed the line when he answered his mobile phone in class. This angered his teacher.

Media:

drop someone a line

  • see through someone
  • draw the line
  • keep someone in line
  • put one’s ass on the line
  • pick up line
  • push the envelope
  • keep in touch
  • make up an excuse
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