off-limits — forbidden or not allowed to be entered or used
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: forbidden or not allowed to be entered or used
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːf ˈlɪmɪts/
Korean meaning: 출입금지의, 접근 금지의
Korean pronunciation: 오프**리**밋츠
Example Sentences
- My teenager's bedroom is completely off-limits to parents - it's like a top-secret government facility.
- The boss's coffee machine is off-limits after someone put salt instead of sugar.
- The construction site is off-limits to the public for safety reasons.
off-limits
ADJECTIVE//ˌɔːf ˈlɪmɪts//
forbidden or not allowed to be entered or used
The construction site is off-limits to anyone without a hard hat and badge.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 미군에서 시작된 표현으로, 군인들이 출입할 수 없는 구역을 표시하는 군사 용어에서 일반 영어로 확산되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My teenager's bedroom is completely off-limits to parents - it's like a top-secret government facility.”
“The boss's coffee machine is off-limits after someone put salt instead of sugar.”
“The construction site is off-limits to the public for safety reasons.”
“After the food poisoning incident, the cafeteria is temporarily off-limits.”
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