Example: No te pases de la raya con tus comentarios hoy.
Definition
"Pasarse de la raya" means to cross the line or go beyond acceptable limits, especially in behavior or speech. It implies acting in a way that is inappropriate or offensive, such as making excessive or disrespectful comments.
Translations
to go too far
te ver gaan
passar-se de la ratlla
aller trop loin
zu weit gehen
Etymology
The phrase "pasarse de la raya" literally translates to 'to go beyond the line.' It originates from the idea of crossing a physical boundary, which metaphorically refers to overstepping social or moral limits. Did you know? This expression vividly captures the notion of exceeding acceptable boundaries in interaction.
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"Pasarse de la raya" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to go too far