out of line

out of line
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(not appropriate)
a. fuera de lugar
I can't understand how you fail to see that your remark was out of line, and that you should apologize.No logro entender cómo no ves que tu comentario estuvo fuera de lugar y que deberías pedir disculpas.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I think you're being a little out of line here, and you should stop right now!Me parece que te estás pasando de la raya, y deberías detenerte ahora mismo.
Young lady, you're out of line. You'll end up in the principal's office.Señorita, se está pasando de la raya. Va a terminar en la dirección.
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