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Cross the line
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.
"I can tolerate a lot, but they really crossed the line when they broke the equipment."
2.
Verb
To finish a race.
3.
Verb
To achieve completion of something.
4.
Verb
To cross the equator, as a vessel at sea.
5.
Verb
To film from the opposite side of an imaginary axis on set in order to view the actors from the opposite direction.
Synonyms
toe the line
cut across
overstep
pass
overshoot
overcreep
overleap
overjump
overcross
override
overgo
overwalk
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