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off limits
01
referring to a place or area where access is restricted or prohibited
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
domain
access, security, regulation
Examples
The construction site is off limits to unauthorized personnel for safety reasons.
02
(of a topic, etc.) prohibited or considered inappropriate for conversation
Examples
The company's financial situation was off limits during casual conversations among coworkers.
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