Definition of cross the line
: to go beyond what is proper or acceptable
Her criticism crossed the line from helpful to just plain hurtful. The magazine crossed the line when they printed the nude photos.
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“Cross the line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross%20the%20line. Accessed 29 Jul. 2021.
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