Meaning of the word "overstep the mark" in English
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overstep the mark
US /ˌoʊvərˈstɛp ðə mɑːrk/
UK /ˌoʊvərˈstɛp ðə mɑːrk/
Idiom
1.
to behave in an unacceptable way or to do something that is beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate
Example:
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I think you might have overstepped the mark with that comment.
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His jokes often overstep the mark and offend people.
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