Meaning of the word "beyond the pale" in English
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beyond the pale
US /biˈjɑːnd ðə peɪl/
UK /biˈjɑːnd ðə peɪl/
Idiom
1.
unacceptable or outside the bounds of what is considered normal, acceptable, or civilized behavior
Example:
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His comments were completely beyond the pale.
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Such behavior is beyond the pale in a professional setting.
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