How to Pronounce "out of line"
expression
OWT-uhv-LINE
OWT-ov-LINE
Definition
If someone is 'out of line', they are acting or speaking in a way that is not acceptable, rude, or against the rules or expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-LINE
UK
OWT-ov-LINE
Listen in Context
Your comment was out of line.
Don’t speak to the teacher out of line.
He was punished for being out of line during class.
Sorry, I was out of line with what I said earlier.