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out of bounds
01
خارج الحدود, خارج الملعب
in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits
Collocation
Example
He hit the ball out of bounds.
The hikers wandered out of bounds and got lost in the wilderness.
The golf ball landed out of bounds, beyond the marked area of play.
02
خارج الحدود, خارج الملعب
used to indicate that something is outside the designated playing area of a sports field or court
CollocationExample
The football was kicked out of bounds, giving the opposing team possession.
During the tennis match, her serve landed just out of bounds.
The referee blew the whistle when the soccer ball went out of bounds.
out of bounds
01
beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter
02
beyond the limits of acceptable behavior
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "out of bounds" and when to use it?
The idiom "out of bounds" is a figurative extension of the literal meaning of the phrase as used in sports where it refers to going outside the designated playing area. Over time, this usage has been adopted metaphorically to describe actions or behavior that exceed societal norms or boundaries.
Example
He consistently goes out of bounds with his offensive and disrespectful comments.
The student is frequently out of bounds with their disruptive behavior in the classroom.
She went out of bounds when she cheated on the exam and got caught.
03
areas outside the playing boundaries where the game cannot be played
Example
He was penalized for throwing the discus out of bounds.
The referee blew the whistle when the puck went out of bounds.
The tennis player's serve was ruled out of bounds, costing her the point.
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