off the reservation

English

Etymology

Probably from go off the reservation

Adjective

off the reservation (comparative more off the reservation, superlative most off the reservation)^[1]

(idiomatic) Violating rules or decorum.

Adverb

off the reservation (comparative more off the reservation, superlative most off the reservation)

(idiomatic) In violation of rules; out of bounds.

References

↑ Should Saying Someone Is 'Off The Reservation' Be Off-Limits?

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