| 单词 | to overstep the mark |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto overstep the mark (also line) c. transitive. spec. in to overstep the mark (also line). ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > sufficient quantity, amount, or degree > excessive amount or degree > be excessive [verb (intransitive)] overdoa1325 exceed1488 to pass, be above or beyond, God's forbodec1540 overreacha1568 overlaunch1579 overact1611 overboil1611 to overstep the mark (also line)1827 to cut it too fat1836 to break bounds1856 the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > outdoing or surpassing > outdo or surpass [verb (intransitive)] > go beyond bounds > go too far overdoa1325 outreacha1400 overreacha1568 to overshoot the mark1583 to shoot over1605 overact1611 to outrun the constable1631 to overstep the mark (also line)1827 1827 B. Disraeli Vivian Grey IV. vi. iii. 114 The chief of Reisenburg has, in his eagerness to gain his grand ducal crown, somewhat overstepped the mark. 1852 Southern Q. Rev. Apr. 381 Our laws..require obedience only to the letter and never beyond—indeed, to fall short, rather than overstep the mark. 1888 Mrs. H. Ward Robert Elsmere vi. xxxix. 186 He knew very well that the day before he had overstepped the line. 1938 R. Warner Professor x. 227 Now he appeared like a person who fears that he has in some way overstepped the mark, has involuntarily wounded another's feelings, or alluded to some subject that were better left unmentioned. 1973 Guardian 8 Oct. 10/2 Beatrix Potter..wrote about Tommy Brock (the badger) and Mr. Todd (the fox) living on terms of toleration—until Tommy badly overstepped the mark. 2002 Sunday Tribune (Dublin) (Nexis) 15 Sept. 9 Questions as to whether the Irish media are all-too eager to overstep the line and invade the privacy of politicians. < as lemmas |
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