Meaning of out of line | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, line.
2. Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.
   idiomatic
3. Disobedient, not following orders or order.
4. Not in a line, straggly.

Equivalents

Examples

“I lost my place when I had to get out of line to find you.”

“I hope my comments yesterday were not out of line.”

“Pope Innocent III […] led a crusade against the out-of-line Albigensians in Provence.”

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