overstep the bounds (of something)

To go further or do more than one should or is permitted. I really feel like you overstepped the bounds when you started criticizing John's ability as a parent. The local city council has overstepped the bounds of its authority in imposing this steep new income tax on its residents.

词组	overstep the bounds (of something)
释义	overstep the bounds (of something) overstep the bounds (of something) To go further or do more than one should or is permitted. I really feel like you overstepped the bounds when you started criticizing John's ability as a parent. The local city council has overstepped the bounds of its authority in imposing this steep new income tax on its residents. See also: bound, overstep Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: overstep overstep (one's)/its bounds overstep (one's)/its mark overstep the mark overstep the mark/line know no bounds lose (one's) faith (in something or someone) (one's) back is up keep off (one's) back keep off back
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