cross the line

1.
worldwideneutral
- To move from one side of a visible or marked boundary to the other; to pass across a demarcation, border, barrier, or threshold.
2.
worldwideinformalneutral
- To exceed the limits of acceptable behavior, manners, or rules; to do something regarded as unacceptable, improper, or offensive.
3.
worldwideneutral
- In sport or competition, to pass a designated scoring line (for example, a goal line), thereby achieving a score or qualifying action.

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