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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.
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areas outside the playing boundaries where the game cannot be played
out of bounds
adv
Example
He hit the ball out of bounds.
The drone flew out of bounds and into restricted airspace.
The car drove out of bounds and onto the private property.
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.
