out of bounds
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out of bounds
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- Where one is prohibited to enter. You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds.
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Beyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality.
You were out of bounds to call him a criminal.
Similar: beyond the pale, no-go, off-limits
- Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court. The ball went out of bounds.
noun out of bounds
- A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.
- An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds. Although Oklahoma outyarded the Jays 339 to 155, Kansas fought magnificently and earned its 13-13 tie. Royal's punting had begun to jell. He kicked four out-of-bounds against the Crimson and Blue.
- Ground that one is not permitted to enter, or that is outside the permitted playing area. Out of bounds starts at the white stake.
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prep_phrase outside the area of play
| Español | fuera de los linderos |
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| Italiano | fuori dei limiti |
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