out of bounds

See also: out-of-bounds

English

Prepositional phrase

out of bounds

(idiomatic) which one is prohibited to enter
You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds.
(idiomatic) beyond the bounds of civility or morality; extremely unreasonable
You were out of bounds to call him a criminal.
Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.
The ball went out of bounds.

Synonyms

Translations

which one is prohibited to enter

Finnish: kielletty (fi)

beyond the bounds of civility or morality

Finnish: asiaton (fi)

outside the area of play

Finnish: ulkona (fi) (of being outside); ulos (fi) (of going outside)

Noun

out of bounds (uncountable)

A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.

Translations

sideline — see sideline

See also

out-of-bounds

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