Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom?
Shouting at the umpire was bad enough, but throwing a water bottle at him was beyond the pale.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → completely unacceptable
| Beyond the pale (underlined idiom) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | far outside the limits of good or acceptable behaviour |
| Example | Copying a friend’s whole project and putting your own name on it is beyond the pale. |