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out of bounds
01
in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits
Collocation
Examples
He hit the ball out of bounds.
02
used to indicate that something is outside the designated playing area of a sports field or court
CollocationExamples
The football was kicked out of bounds, giving the opposing team possession.
out of bounds
01
beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter
Dialect
British
British02
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.
Examples
He consistently goes out of bounds with his offensive and disrespectful comments.
03
areas outside the playing boundaries where the game cannot be played
Examples
He was penalized for throwing the discus out of bounds.
