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That crossed a line
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That crossed a line
When we say “that crossed a line,” we mean someone went beyond what is acceptable. They ignored a boundary. They said or did something disrespectful.
Examples:
1- He made a comment about her appearance in front of other people. She didn’t say anything in the moment, but later she realized that crossed a line.
2- They said it was “just feedback,” but the words felt personal and humiliating.
This wasn’t helpful anymore. It crossed a line.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is serious, clear, and very important in real life. It’s “that crossed a line.”One more time: “that crossed a line.”
At first, it sounded like a joke. Everyone laughed a little. Then the comment went too far.
He smiled politely — but inside he knew, that crossed a line.
What do you think this expression means? When we say “that crossed a line,” we mean someone went beyond what is acceptable.
They ignored a boundary. They said or did something disrespectful.
Let’s listen to some examples: He made a comment about her appearance
in front of other people. She didn’t say anything in the moment, but later she realized —
that crossed a line.
They said it was “just feedback,”
but the words felt personal and humiliating.
This wasn’t helpful anymore.
It crossed a line.
The article claimed to report facts, but it revealed private information about someone’s family.
Freedom of the press matters —but that crossed a line.
Sometimes we feel uncomfortable first and only later find the words for it. This expression helps us name that feeling.
Has anyone ever said or done something that crossed a line for you? And did you speak up — or stay quiet?
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