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Definiția și Sensul lui "cross the line"

to cross the line
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to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

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What is the origin of the idiom "cross the line" and when to use it?

The idiom "cross the line" likely emerged from the concept of drawing lines or boundaries to establish acceptable behavior or standards. By crossing the line, someone is symbolically stepping over that boundary, often into territory that is considered unacceptable, offensive, or morally objectionable. It is often used to describe situations where someone's actions, words, or behavior overstep what is considered acceptable, appropriate, or morally right.

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The politician crossed the line with their offensive remarks, resulting in widespread public backlash.
She consistently crosses the line by making personal attacks during arguments.
She regretted her harsh words during the argument, realizing they had crossed a line.
The instant replay clearly showed the ball crossing the line, prompting the referee to give the goal.
The bowler's foot crossed the line, resulting in a no ball being called by the umpire.
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