overstep the bounds (of something)

To go further or do more than one should or is permitted. I really feel like you overstepped the bounds when you started criticizing John's ability as a parent. The local city council has overstepped the bounds of its authority in imposing this steep new income tax on its residents.

See also: bound, overstep

See also:

overstep
overstep (one's)/its bounds
overstep (one's)/its mark
overstep the mark
overstep the mark/line
know no bounds
backbone
have no backbone
have no spine
keep off (one's) back

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