英语词组overstep the mark是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

idiomoverstep the markalso overstep the limits/boundsto offend people by doing or saying things that you should not do or say:Leith has overstepped the mark. He has no authority to speak on behalf of the Department of Education."In my opinion, the government is overstepping its bounds," Thomas said. "Wearing seatbelts should be a choice, not a law."

overstep the mark

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

overstep the mark

If you overstep the mark, you offend people by doing something that is considered to be rude or unacceptable. They agreed that by criticising his manager so publicly, Taylor had overstepped the mark. Sometimes newspapers overstep the mark but overall they do more good than harm. Note: The `mark' in this expression may be the line behind which runners stand before the race. Alternatively, it may refer to boxing matches in the past, when a line was drawn in the ground which neither boxer could cross.

overstep the ˈmark/ˈline

go beyond the limit of what is polite or acceptable: He has really overstepped the mark this time, shouting at the referee like that.

词组	overstep the mark
释义	Idiom overstep the mark to upset someone by doing or saying more than you should. You overstepped the mark when you shouted at your mother. idiomoverstep the markalso overstep the limits/boundsto offend people by doing or saying things that you should not do or say:Leith has overstepped the mark. He has no authority to speak on behalf of the Department of Education."In my opinion, the government is overstepping its bounds," Thomas said. "Wearing seatbelts should be a choice, not a law." overstep the mark To go further or do more than one should or is permitted. I really feel like you overstepped the mark when you started criticizing John's ability as a parent. The local city council has overstepped the mark by imposing this steep new income tax on its residents. overstep the mark If you overstep the mark, you offend people by doing something that is considered to be rude or unacceptable. They agreed that by criticising his manager so publicly, Taylor had overstepped the mark. Sometimes newspapers overstep the mark but overall they do more good than harm. Note: The `mark' in this expression may be the line behind which runners stand before the race. Alternatively, it may refer to boxing matches in the past, when a line was drawn in the ground which neither boxer could cross. overstep the ˈmark/ˈline go beyond the limit of what is polite or acceptable: He has really overstepped the mark this time, shouting at the referee like that.
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