English Explanatory Dictionary

off the reservation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Violating rules or decorum; out of bounds.
  2. Having broken with one's party or group, usually temporarily.

Pronunciation

En-au-off the reservation.ogg

Word forms

off the reservation

Etymology

From go off the reservation.

Synonyms

beyond the pale

Related words

go off the reservation nonreservation
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