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out of lineinappropriate or unacceptable in behavior or speech

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: inappropriate or unacceptable in behavior or speech

Pronunciation (IPA): /aʊt əv laɪn/

Korean meaning: 부적절한, 무례한, 선을 넘는

Korean pronunciation: 아**웃** 어브 **라인**

Example Sentences

  • The boss was totally out of line when he yelled at the intern for bringing the wrong coffee.
  • I think your criticism of her cooking was a bit out of line.
  • Mom said my joke about dad's bald head was out of line, but he laughed anyway.

out of line

ADJECTIVE

//aʊt əv laɪn//

inappropriate or unacceptable in behavior or speech

out of line concept
💡 Concept

a casually dressed employee loudly interrupts a formal presentation by shouting and waving his arms wildly. He stands on his chair making exaggerated gestures while pointing at the presenter dismissively. The professional presenter stops mid-sentence with a shocked expression and frozen posture. Other meeting attendees turn toward the disruptive person with disapproving frowns and uncomfortable body language. Some colleagues exchange worried glances while others shake their heads in disappointment. behavior that is inappropriate and unacceptable in a professional setting

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/aʊt əv laɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/aʊt əv laɪn/

🌳Etymology

Origin

군대나 스포츠에서 '줄에서 벗어나다'라는 의미에서 유래. 규율과 질서를 나타내는 'line(줄)'에서 'out(밖으로)'되면 규칙을 어기는 것이라는 개념이 일반적인 부적절한 행동을 의미하게 됨

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The boss was totally out of line when he yelled at the intern for bringing the wrong coffee.

I think your criticism of her cooking was a bit out of line.

😄 Fun example

Mom said my joke about dad's bald head was out of line, but he laughed anyway.

The customer's demands were completely out of line and unreasonable.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

inappropriateunacceptableimproperrudeoffensive

Antonyms

appropriateproperacceptable

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