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out of bounds
01
poza granicami, poza limitami
in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits
Collocation02
poza boisko, poza granicami
used to indicate that something is outside the designated playing area of a sports field or court
Collocationout 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.
03
areas outside the playing boundaries where the game cannot be played
out of bounds
adv
Przykład
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.
