Meaning of the word "step out of line" in English

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step out of line

US /stɛp aʊt əv laɪn/
UK /stɛp aʊt əv laɪn/
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Idiom

1.

to behave badly or break the rules

Example:
If you step out of line, you'll be punished.
The teacher warned the students not to step out of line during the field trip.
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