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out of line

  1. be improper, or in a state of exceeding limits or expectations
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  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, line.

    I lost my place when I had to get out of line to find you.

  2. Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.

    I hope my comments yesterday were not out of line.

  3. Disobedient, not following orders or order.

    Pope Innocent III […] led a crusade against the out-of-line Albigensians in Provence.

  4. Not in a line, straggly.