Definition of cross the line
cross the line 
verb
- to do something inappropriate.
You really crossed the line.
- See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.
Last edited on Aug 01 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 01 2011.
- to be inappropriate.
Citation from "Good Cop Bad Dog", Modern Family (TV) , Season 2 Episode 22 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.
Last edited on Aug 01 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 01 2011.
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Other terms relating to 'a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate': | |
| Definitions include: the police. | |
| Definitions include: improper; "out of line". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "crossing the line", that is: inappropriate (offensive or insensitive in nature, overstepping social norms.) | |
| Definitions include: to make a mistake. | |
| Definitions include: See bullshit. | |
| Definitions include: inappropriate or unacceptable. | |
| Definitions include: injured. | |
| Definitions include: to botch. | |
| Definitions include: an erection. | |
| Definitions include: Most uses of "shit" also work with "crap", except where noted below. | |
| Definitions include: done or performed incorrectly, strangely, opposite from the correct way, or clumsily; "backwards". | |
| Definitions include: a funny or silly person. Also goof-ball. | |
| Definitions include: in agreement. | |
| Definitions include: a breast. | |
| Definitions include: to make a sexually inappropriate gesture or statement. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'cross': | |
| Definitions include: to do something bad to a person. | |
| Definitions include: a physical gesture one performs for good luck. | |
| Definitions include: when two or more males urinate in the same basin. | |
| Definitions include: to express that one is literally or figuratively crossing their fingers in order to bring about good luck. | |
| Definitions include: to become confused. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "crossing the line", that is: inappropriate (offensive or insensitive in nature, overstepping social norms.) | |
Other terms relating to 'line': | |
| Definitions include: a very small distinction. | |
| Definitions include: To inhale cocaine | |
| Definitions include: in an organization chart, a solid line is used to indicate the relationship between a manager and their reports. | |
| Definitions include: Somewhere south of your current location. | |
| Definitions include: to establish a limit. | |
| Definitions include: to be responsible for failure. | |
| Definitions include: completely. | |
| Definitions include: to reveal the truth. | |
| Definitions include: a pick-up line. | |
| Definitions include: profession. | |
| Definitions include: to inject a drug into a vein. | |
| Definitions include: A telephone number that is used by the police to enable citizens to provide anonymous information. | |
| Definitions include: to look for hidden subtext. | |
| Definitions include: a designated pickup point for slugs (i.e. commute-time "hitchhikers".) | |
| Definitions include: to obey the rules or orders. | |
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Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
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