get out of line

Example Sentences

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You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2023

Also, don’t get out of line if you’re already in it when polls close, experts say, because you should still have the opportunity to cast your ballot.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2022

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

Instead, Hartman is usually told to get out of line and sit down.

From The Guardian • Jan. 25, 2018

I think we managed to get out of line unnoticed.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller