How to Pronounce "over the line"
expression
ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
OH-ver thuh LINE
ˈəʊvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
OH-vuh lINE
Definition
To behave in a way that is not acceptable, by going beyond what is considered appropriate or allowed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
ˈəʊvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver thuh LINE
UK
OH-vuh lINE
Listen in Context
That joke was over the line and offended many people.
If you cheat in the game, that's over the line.
He went over the line when he insulted her.
Honestly, your comments were way over the line last night.