get out of line
Example Sentences
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And when those incentives get out of line, I’m watching for that because it creates conflicts and then there should be opportunity right around the corner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
NoNo: I mean, if these people behind us trip, I’ll just get out of line.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024
He said she yells a fair amount when kids get out of line.
From Slate • May 30, 2019
“I will sometimes get out of line, but in doing so, remember it comes from my heart, and my heart is in this House,” Young said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2018
I think we managed to get out of line unnoticed.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
