off-limits
adjective
off-lim·its
ˈȯf-ˈli-məts 
: not to be entered or patronized by a designated class (such as military personnel)
also
: not to be interfered with, considered, or spoken of
the subject of sex was off-limits in her family
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With the antigovernment rebels in control of Syria, the strategic route is most likely off-limits to Iran, impacting its long-term goals in the region.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Warehousing tens of thousands of pounds remains decidedly off-limits, though.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Even the world’s most lavish resorts will struggle to bear that cost, which puts them off-limits to folks whose insurance requires them to fly in only twin-engines or planes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Christina Aguilera's closet at home isn't off-limits.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Warehousing tens of thousands of pounds remains decidedly off-limits, though.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Even the world’s most lavish resorts will struggle to bear that cost, which puts them off-limits to folks whose insurance requires them to fly in only twin-engines or planes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Christina Aguilera's closet at home isn't off-limits.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for off-limits
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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-limits. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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