Meaning of above one's station | Babel Free
Definitions
Of higher social status than suitable for one's position, standing, or rank.
Examples
“The serf's ideas of equity were above his station.”
“Maternus, a private ſoldier, of a daring boldneſs above his ſtation,[…] plundered with impunity the rich and defenceleſs cities of Gaul and Spain.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.