
beyond the pale
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English Dictionarybeyond the paleIf someone's behaviour is beyond the pale, it is unacceptable:
Her recent conduct is beyond the pale. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsbeyond the palenot acceptable to most people.
For most people, a discussion like this has been simply beyond the pale.Etymology: based on a past meaning of pale (= an area in Ireland, Scotland, or France controlled by England), and the idea that places outside this area were dangerous for the English [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
beyond the paleto be outside the bounds of acceptable behavior
What they are doing is totally unacceptable and beyond the pale.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
beyond the pale adv. or
adj. phr. In disgrace; with no chance of being accepted or respected by others; not approved by the members of a group.
After the outlaw killed a man he was beyond the pale and not even his old friends would talk to him.
Tom's swearing is beyond the pale; no one invites him to dinner any more. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲