overstep the mark
US /ˌoʊvərˈstɛp ðə mɑːrk/
UK /ˌoʊvərˈstɛp ðə mɑːrk/
1.
superare il limite, esagerare
to behave in an unacceptable way or to do something that is beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate
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I think you might have overstepped the mark with that comment.
Penso che tu possa aver superato il limite con quel commento.
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His jokes often overstep the mark and offend people.
Le sue battute spesso superano il limite e offendono le persone.