out of line—
1. set at an angle or placed off-center:
- If you don’t replace those parts, the wheels will get out of line, causing excessive tire wear.
2. (of smb.’s behavior, etc.) uncommon; unacceptable:
- I thought your behavior at the meeting was a bit out of line.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase off line—(of computers) not connected to the Internet:
- Working off-line, complete the information requested within the application form and return via e-mail.
out of one’s line —(also: not in one’s line) said of smth. unsuited to one’s capacity, taste, or interests:
- Versification is out of my line, else I should have had a try at it.