out of bounds
US /aʊt əv baʊndz/
UK /aʊt əv baʊndz/
1.
beyond the permitted or designated area
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The ball went out of bounds.
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That area is out of bounds to visitors.
2.
unacceptable or improper behavior
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His comments were completely out of bounds.
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That kind of language is out of bounds in a professional setting.