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
Bryony	BRIE-ə-nee	English (Rare)
Noel	['nəuəl]
Suzu	soo-zoo	Japanese
Sinclair	['siŋklɛə]
Naevius	-	Ancient Roman
Pericles	PER-i-kleez (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)