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out of bounds
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além dos limites estabelecidos
in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits
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fora dos 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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fora dos limites
beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter
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comportamento inapropriado
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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fora dos limites
areas outside the playing boundaries where the game cannot be played
