Meaning of 'Beyond the pale'
What does the saying 'Beyond the pale' mean?
Idiom: Beyond the pale
Meaning:
If something's beyond the pale, it is too extreme to be acceptable morally or socially.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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