get out of line
Example Sentences
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One retired judge who had cameras in her courtroom told me that only once did an attorney get out of line; she put him in his place and such behavior never happened again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
NoNo: I mean, if these people behind us trip, I’ll just get out of line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
It’s the kind of thing I picture a mafia don in a movie saying to his underlings when they get out of line.
From Slate ● May 3, 2018
Known for a gruff demeanor, Young told his colleagues he will not change as dean: He will still holler, he will still at times get out of line.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2018
I think we managed to get out of line unnoticed.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
