F. Sionil Jose

We must know our own roles. We should also know the roles that others play, and the rules such roles follow. In this manner, social harmony is maintained. It is when we overstep our roles, or act without knowing them, that social anarchy ensues.

Filipino Writer

Han Fei

When an enlightened ruler controls his ministers, he makes it so that ministers cannot get credit for achievements gained by overstepping the bounds of their offices or make proposals and then fail to match them with actual achievements.

Chinese Philosopher

Jules Verne

Man, a mere inhabitant of the earth, cannot overstep its boundaries! But though he is confined to its crust, he may penetrate into all its secrets.

French Author

Sherrod Brown

The president overstepped his authority when he asked the NSA to eavesdrop on Americans' international phone calls without obtaining a warrant.

American Politician

Tulsi Gabbard

We cannot afford to walk down that dangerous path of government overstepping its boundaries into the most personal parts of our lives.

Graeme Souness

I accept that I sometimes overstepped the mark, but I can tell you that, off the pitch, I've never been an overly aggressive person.

Scottish Athlete

Timothy Olyphant

I think that always, as an actor, I don't want to overstep or pretend that I'm doing anything more than I'm doing.

American Actor

Epictetus

If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.

Greek Philosopher

Joni Ernst

We are way overstepping bounds as federal legislators.

Luis Enrique

When someone oversteps the mark, there's a referee.

Spanish Athlete

Refers to exceeding limitations in roles, especially position or power-related decisions.

Authority Limits

Implies going beyond unsaid boundaries of what’s implicitly permitted or understood in a situation.

Implicit Permission

Used when someone’s actions or behavior go too far in a social or interpersonal context.

Behavioral Excess

Literally or metaphorically crossing a defined edge or limit in space or behavior.

Physical Boundaries

Often used to remind that there are rules that shouldn't be ignored or bypassed.

Respecting Rules

Can refer to violating someone's personal space or comfort zone.

Personal Space

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Overstep