English

Prepositional phrase

out of line

1. Used other than as an idiom: see out of,‎ line.

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

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

   I hope my comments yesterday were not out of line.

Synonyms

• out of order

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