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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Overstep

Definition

To go beyond what is allowed or acceptable, often by doing something that is not your responsibility or by being too forceful or aggressive.

Example Sentences

1The manager overstepped her authority by making decisions without consulting the team.
2Did the politician overstep the line with his recent comments on social media?
3He was accused of overstepping his boundaries by getting too involved in his colleague's project.
4If you overstep the mark, you risk losing the trust of your clients.
5The company was criticized for overstepping its environmental responsibilities and causing pollution in the local community.

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