How to Pronounce "overstep the mark"
expression
ˈoʊvɝˌstɛp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
OH-ver-STEP thuh MARK
ˌəʊvəstˈɛp/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
oh-vuh-STEP thuh MAHK
Definition
To behave in a way that goes beyond what is accepted, polite, or appropriate, often upsetting or offending others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌstɛp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
British English
ˌəʊvəstˈɛp/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-STEP thuh MARK
UK
oh-vuh-STEP thuh MAHK
Listen in Context
He overstepped the mark by yelling at his teacher.
If you overstep the mark, people may stop trusting you.
Please tell me if I overstep the mark.
I know my joke was harsh—I didn't mean to overstep the mark.