overstep in German
overstep in German is überschreiten — overstep means to go further than is allowed or appropriate; to cross a line.
overstep in German
überschreiten
(transitive) To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.
What does "overstep" mean?
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verb To go further than is allowed or appropriate; to cross a line.
"The manager overstepped her authority by firing him without approval."
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overstep in a sentence
- The manager overstepped her authority by firing him without approval.
- Be careful not to overstep when giving feedback to a friend.
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What is "overstep" in German?
"overstep" in German is überschreiten. overstep means: To go further than is allowed or appropriate; to cross a line.
How do you use "overstep" in a sentence?
Example: "The manager overstepped her authority by firing him without approval." In German, "overstep" is überschreiten.
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