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GUEST2008

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Hi

If a suspect is "off-limits" could it mean that he/she is "untouchable"?

Let's say that an important politician would be involved in something, but someone would say "Leave him alone, his off-limits".
 

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Hi

If a suspect is "off-limits" could it mean that he/she is "untouchable"?

Let's say that an important politician [STRIKE]would be[/STRIKE]was/is involved in something, but someone would say "Leave him alone, [STRIKE]his[/STRIKE] he's off-limits".
Yes, you are correct.
 
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