Out of line

Prepositional phrase

Definitions

1.Prepositional phraseUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of,‎ line.

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

2.Prepositional phraseInappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.

"I hope my comments yesterday were not out of line."

3.Prepositional phraseDisobedient, not following orders or order.

4.Prepositional phraseNot in a line, straggly.

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