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out of line

[/aʊt əv laɪn/]
adjective/adverbial phrase
fora de linha; inadequado; impróprio
1. Behaving in an inappropriate, improper, or unacceptable manner
His comments were completely out of line.
Seus comentários foram completamente impróprios.
2. Not conforming to expected standards or norms
That request is out of line with company policy.
Esse pedido não está de acordo com a política da empresa.
3. Physically not aligned or in proper position
The picture frame is out of line with the others.
O moldura da foto está desalinhada com as outras.
NYC Slang
outta line; wack
Synonyms
inappropriateimproperunacceptableunbecomingdisrespectful
Antonyms
appropriateproperacceptablein linesuitable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fora de linha; inadequado; desalinhado
Most common usage in informal speech
São Paulo
inapropriado; fora dos conformes
Often used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fora de padrão; inadequado
Colloquial usage common
Portugal
inadequado; impróprio; fora do lugar
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the line
toe the line
draw the line
between the lines
in line with
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