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
Haldor	-	Norwegian
Trina	TREE-nə	English
Berna	-	Turkish
Agurtzane	-	Basque
Erskine	UR-skien	Scottish, Irish, English (Rare)
&Aelig;Thelwine	-	Anglo-Saxon