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beyond bounds

[/bɪˈjɑnd baʊndz/]
adverbial phrase
além dos limites; fora dos limites
1. exceeding reasonable or acceptable limits; going further than what is allowed or expected
His behavior at the party was beyond bounds and completely unacceptable.
Seu comportamento na festa foi além dos limites e completamente inaceitável.
2. extending past the physical or geographical boundaries of something
The influence of that company extends beyond bounds in the tech industry.
A influência dessa empresa se estende além dos limites na indústria de tecnologia.
NYC Slang
out of pocket; over the top
Synonyms
out of boundsexcessiveunreasonableoversteppingimmoderate
Antonyms
within boundsreasonableacceptablelimitedappropriate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
além dos limites; fora dos limites
most common usage
Portugal
para além dos limites; fora dos limites
slightly more formal construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

go beyond bounds
push beyond bounds
stretch beyond bounds
know no bounds
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