over the line


over the line

1. Beyond what is considered appropriate or acceptable. I know that it was a heated conversation, but you said a few things that were way too far over the line. I had to throw a few customers out of the bar because they had begun stepping over the line with the staff.2. Having a successful outcome, but only by a narrow margin. The last-minute goal got Manchester United over the line for a place in the finals.See also: line, over