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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gauhar	-	Arabic
Tadala	tah-DAH-lah	Southern African, Chewa
Giovanna	[dʒɔ:'va:nna:]
Mary	['mɛəri]
Sample	['sæmpl]
Aki (1)	AH-kee	Finnish