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Discover LudwigThe phrase "oversteps the" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used to describe someone or something that has gone beyond or exceeded certain boundaries or limits. Example: The president's decision to increase taxes has raised concerns that he may be overstepping the boundaries of his authority.
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"Sometimes he sort of oversteps the avuncular role," she said.
He continually oversteps the mark, literally and verbally.
Sometimes he oversteps the mark – and not just when bowling.
If Moyles oversteps the mark again Parfitt "will deal with that when it arrives".
Where he oversteps the bounds of accepted yuppiedom is with his sideline in art theft.
Opinions as to whether this oversteps the president's authority mainly break down along political lines.
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"He was overstepping the mark".
Roy absolutely overstepped the line.
"Once again Toroglu has overstepped the mark.
"I recognise I overstepped the mark and have apologised unreservedly".
But, he said, their protest had overstepped the limits.
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