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off limits
01
referring to a place or area where access is restricted or prohibited
Examples
The construction site is off limits to unauthorized personnel for safety reasons.
Due to safety concerns, access to the abandoned building is strictly off-limits.
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.
She quickly learned that her friend 's breakup was off limits as a topic of discussion.
