| Idiom | to cross the line |
|---|---|
| Definition | to start behaving in an unacceptable way |
| Examples | - You really crossed the line when you started screaming at her. - The new film had a lot of violence and bad language, but I don't think it crossed the line. - In this case she knows she crossed the line of malicious and capricious female behavior and did so on purpose for some bizarre reason. - I feel it's my obligation to warn her about the possible disadvantages of doing this, but I don't want to cross the line and advise her in making a decision. |
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