go off the reservation

1. To go or act outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area are going off the reservation more and more these days, disregarding anything they see as a form of authority.

2. To think or act differently or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to have gone off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana.

词组	go off the reservation
释义	go off the reservation go off the reservation 1. To go or act outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area are going off the reservation more and more these days, disregarding anything they see as a form of authority. 2. To think or act differently or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to have gone off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana. See also: go, off, reservation Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: be off the reservation reservation off the reservation know no bounds pull caps hold (one) at a respectful distance carry a Chinaman on (one's) back a woman's work is never done blow (someone or something) to kingdom come blow someone/something to kingdom come References in periodicals archive If he is not handled properly he will go off the reservation." Theresa May Told: Raise Your Game in Three Months or Face Revolt "The majority of able-bodied people that could work either stay at home or go off the reservation to look for jobs," Rivas said. Caught in the crossfire: border crisis threatens traditional way of life for sovereign Tohono O'odham nation "They know they represent their community and their tribe when they go off the reservation to play," says Runsclosetolodge. Save the Indian, save the child: for American Indian students, learning their ancient traditions may be key to their future success It wasn't realistic for me to go off the reservation. American college celebrates 20th anniversary: Sisseton Wahpeton Community College
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