Overstep (one's)/its mark In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "overstep (one's)/its mark", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-02 10:08

Meaning of Overstep (one's)/its mark

Synonyms:

cross the line

Overstep (one's)/its mark American British informal verb phrase

To go far beyond what one should or is allowed to do
 

Why are you nagging me all morning for such a small mistake? You are overstepping your mark, Jack!

You have overstepped your mark in body-shaming Marry.

That's enough! You've overstepped the mark this time! I don't want to see you anymore.

Other phrases about:

beat (one) at (one's) own game

Take advantage of someone's abilities, strategies, or tactics to beat or defeat them

romp all over (someone or something)

To completely surpass someone or a squad in a competition
 

knock somebody/something into a cocked hat

To excel someone or something.

buttkicker

Someone or something that surpasses or outperforms everyone or everything else.

Grammar and Usage of Overstep (one's)/its mark

Verb Forms

  • overstep (one's)/its mark
  • oversteps (one's)/its mark
  • overstepped (one's)/its mark
  • overstepping (one's)/its mark

The verb "overstep" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you

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