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Overstep the mark/line

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Social Boundaries

This phrase is often used when someone violates unspoken social rules or etiquette.

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He definitely overstepped the mark by joking about her divorce.
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Disapproval Implied

Using 'overstep the mark' implies that the speaker disapproves of the behavior.

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She overstepped the mark with her comments, and the audience was not pleased.
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Cultural Sensitivity

What counts as overstepping the mark can vary greatly between different cultures.

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In their culture, arriving unannounced is seriously overstepping the mark.
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