What does "off limits" mean?
What does "off limits" mean? I looked it up on the internet and it says it means "You are not allowed to go to the place." how about someone says "Tuesday is off limits"? Is the person available on Tuesday or not available?
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What does "off limits" mean?
What does the phrase "off limits" mean? I looked it up on the internet and it says that it means "You are not allowed to go to the place." How about if someone says "Tuesday is off limits"? Is the person available on Tuesday or not available?久々、Your Notebook is short, and to the point. It's more of a question than a notebook essay, but I have made some corrections anyhow. There were not mistakes in your writing. (Okay, one mistake. You need to capitalize the first letter of a new sentence. So it has to be "How about . . . ")
If you ask me, "Steve, are you free for a chat this week?"
I might answer, "Sure, but Tuesday is off limits. I have Pilates on Tuesday."
This means that Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday are good. But if you intrude on my Tuesday, I won't be happy! （笑）
"Off limits" generally means, "Don't touch" or "stay away." My desk is off limits." "Those chocolates are off limits." "The bottom shelf of the refrigerator is off limits." This is a good expression to use with your boyfriend.
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Thank you so much!! It helps me a lot!
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It can mean you are not allowed to go to a place or to cover a certain topic of conversation. Examples are
"The children can play in the garden but the street is off limits."
"You can discuss where I work but my sex life is off limits."
"Tuesday is off limits" is not usually how we would speak when not available on a Tuesday.
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Not available.
In this case, 'off limits' mean I have other plans, so we cannot make any arrangements on that day.
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