What is the proper phrase for being in one's official limits, probably when quoting something?
While quoting something, the consideration of the fact that it does not offend the sentiments of a community or culture one belongs to. How do we ask that in one sentence e.g Did I remain in my limits/Did I not overdo my limits?
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While quoting something, the consideration of the fact that it does not offend the sentiments of a community or culture one belongs to. How do we ask that in one sentence e.g Did I remain in my limits/Did I not overdo my limits?
phrases idioms expressions phrase-requests
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There are many phrases one could use there, so there is no single "proper" phrase.
– Robusto
Mar 5 '13 at 13:25
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While quoting something, the consideration of the fact that it does not offend the sentiments of a community or culture one belongs to. How do we ask that in one sentence e.g Did I remain in my limits/Did I not overdo my limits?
phrases idioms expressions phrase-requests
edited Mar 5 '13 at 14:49
lexeme
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asked Mar 5 '13 at 13:08
RacerRacer
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While quoting something, the consideration of the fact that it does not offend the sentiments of a community or culture one belongs to. How do we ask that in one sentence e.g Did I remain in my limits/Did I not overdo my limits?
phrases idioms expressions phrase-requests
phrases idioms expressions phrase-requests
edited Mar 5 '13 at 14:49
lexeme
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asked Mar 5 '13 at 13:08
RacerRacer
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edited Mar 5 '13 at 14:49
lexeme
645518
asked Mar 5 '13 at 13:08
RacerRacer
8124
edited Mar 5 '13 at 14:49
lexeme
645518
edited Mar 5 '13 at 14:49
lexeme
645518
edited Mar 5 '13 at 14:49
lexeme
645518
645518
asked Mar 5 '13 at 13:08
RacerRacer
8124
asked Mar 5 '13 at 13:08
RacerRacer
8124
asked Mar 5 '13 at 13:08
RacerRacer
8124
8124
There are many phrases one could use there, so there is no single "proper" phrase.
– Robusto
Mar 5 '13 at 13:25
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There are many phrases one could use there, so there is no single "proper" phrase.
– Robusto
Mar 5 '13 at 13:25
There are many phrases one could use there, so there is no single "proper" phrase.
– Robusto
Mar 5 '13 at 13:25
There are many phrases one could use there, so there is no single "proper" phrase.
– Robusto
Mar 5 '13 at 13:25
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You've actually got two different questions in there.
To remain within your limits is as @mplungian says
overstep one's bounds
For example, I hope I didn't overstep my bounds when I told you to be quiet.
Second, to stop and consider whether something will offend a particular culture or community before saying it is to be:
politically correct : seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, certain other religions, [etc]
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:55
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A good idiom is overstepping my boundaries (or bounds)
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:22
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If you want to address your position more specifically, you can use, " . . . did I exceed the scope of my authority?"
or
" . . . did I exceed the boundaries of my office?"
answered Mar 5 '13 at 16:07
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Actually, your question title and content provide two different context.
In the context of the question's title, the proper word to use would be jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction: (3) the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
So that would be the term to use for "official territory".
However, according to the context provided by you in the content I would suggest you use "I hope I didn't offend (you/your sensibilities)" or "I hope i didn't overstep myself".
answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
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You've actually got two different questions in there.
To remain within your limits is as @mplungian says
overstep one's bounds
For example, I hope I didn't overstep my bounds when I told you to be quiet.
Second, to stop and consider whether something will offend a particular culture or community before saying it is to be:
politically correct : seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, certain other religions, [etc]
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:55
JimJim
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You've actually got two different questions in there.
To remain within your limits is as @mplungian says
overstep one's bounds
For example, I hope I didn't overstep my bounds when I told you to be quiet.
Second, to stop and consider whether something will offend a particular culture or community before saying it is to be:
politically correct : seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, certain other religions, [etc]
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:55
JimJim
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You've actually got two different questions in there.
To remain within your limits is as @mplungian says
overstep one's bounds
For example, I hope I didn't overstep my bounds when I told you to be quiet.
Second, to stop and consider whether something will offend a particular culture or community before saying it is to be:
politically correct : seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, certain other religions, [etc]
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:55
JimJim
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You've actually got two different questions in there.
To remain within your limits is as @mplungian says
overstep one's bounds
For example, I hope I didn't overstep my bounds when I told you to be quiet.
Second, to stop and consider whether something will offend a particular culture or community before saying it is to be:
politically correct : seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, certain other religions, [etc]
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:55
JimJim
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answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:55
JimJim
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JimJim
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A good idiom is overstepping my boundaries (or bounds)
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:22
mplungjanmplungjan
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A good idiom is overstepping my boundaries (or bounds)
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mplungjanmplungjan
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A good idiom is overstepping my boundaries (or bounds)
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:22
mplungjanmplungjan
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A good idiom is overstepping my boundaries (or bounds)
answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:22
mplungjanmplungjan
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answered Mar 5 '13 at 14:22
mplungjanmplungjan
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If you want to address your position more specifically, you can use, " . . . did I exceed the scope of my authority?"
or
" . . . did I exceed the boundaries of my office?"
answered Mar 5 '13 at 16:07
Kristina LopezKristina Lopez
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If you want to address your position more specifically, you can use, " . . . did I exceed the scope of my authority?"
or
" . . . did I exceed the boundaries of my office?"
answered Mar 5 '13 at 16:07
Kristina LopezKristina Lopez
25.7k648104
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If you want to address your position more specifically, you can use, " . . . did I exceed the scope of my authority?"
or
" . . . did I exceed the boundaries of my office?"
answered Mar 5 '13 at 16:07
Kristina LopezKristina Lopez
25.7k648104
If you want to address your position more specifically, you can use, " . . . did I exceed the scope of my authority?"
or
" . . . did I exceed the boundaries of my office?"
answered Mar 5 '13 at 16:07
Kristina LopezKristina Lopez
25.7k648104
answered Mar 5 '13 at 16:07
Kristina LopezKristina Lopez
25.7k648104
answered Mar 5 '13 at 16:07
Kristina LopezKristina Lopez
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Actually, your question title and content provide two different context.
In the context of the question's title, the proper word to use would be jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction: (3) the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
So that would be the term to use for "official territory".
However, according to the context provided by you in the content I would suggest you use "I hope I didn't offend (you/your sensibilities)" or "I hope i didn't overstep myself".
answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
SayanSayan
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Actually, your question title and content provide two different context.
In the context of the question's title, the proper word to use would be jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction: (3) the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
So that would be the term to use for "official territory".
However, according to the context provided by you in the content I would suggest you use "I hope I didn't offend (you/your sensibilities)" or "I hope i didn't overstep myself".
answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
SayanSayan
1,57211732
add a comment |
Actually, your question title and content provide two different context.
In the context of the question's title, the proper word to use would be jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction: (3) the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
So that would be the term to use for "official territory".
However, according to the context provided by you in the content I would suggest you use "I hope I didn't offend (you/your sensibilities)" or "I hope i didn't overstep myself".
answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
SayanSayan
1,57211732
Actually, your question title and content provide two different context.
In the context of the question's title, the proper word to use would be jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction: (3) the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
So that would be the term to use for "official territory".
However, according to the context provided by you in the content I would suggest you use "I hope I didn't offend (you/your sensibilities)" or "I hope i didn't overstep myself".
answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
SayanSayan
1,57211732
answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
SayanSayan
1,57211732
answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
SayanSayan
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answered Mar 6 '13 at 6:32
SayanSayan
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There are many phrases one could use there, so there is no single "proper" phrase.
– Robusto
Mar 5 '13 at 13:25