Out of bounds
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Définition et Signification de "out of bounds"

out of bounds
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hors limites

in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits
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hors limites

used to indicate that something is outside the designated playing area of a sports field or court
out of bounds
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inaccessible

beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter
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beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

What 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.

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areas outside the playing boundaries where the game cannot be played

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He hit the ball out of bounds.
The car drove out of bounds and onto the private property.
The drone flew out of bounds and into restricted airspace.
The golf ball landed out of bounds, beyond the marked area of play.
The hikers wandered out of bounds and got lost in the wilderness.
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