off-limits
forbidden to be patronized, frequented, used, etc., by certain persons: The tavern is off-limits to soldiers.
Origin of off-limits
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How to use off-limits in a sentence
Although the blood-spattered offices will be off-limits, staff have vowed to continue producing the magazine.
Unfortunately, the underground tunnels that were used to transport booze and, if necessary, escaping patrons, are off-limits.
Most art worlders are likely, I think, to agree that absolutely nothing should be off-limits for art or literature.
The Life and Art of Radical Provocateur—and Commune Leader—Otto Muehl | Anthony Haden-Guest | September 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are all manner of politically-charged subjects that various advocacy groups might seek to declare off-limits.
The island is strictly off-limits to tourists, not because it is haunted, but because it is private property.
You Can Own the Spookiest Island in Venice…If You’re Brave Enough | Barbie Latza Nadeau | April 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
With support from the department's lawyers, they questioned the legality of using off-limits sanctions in civil rights cases.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 | Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.Commanders were frequently quizzed on the probable effects of the imposition of off-limits sanctions or base closings.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 | Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.The site remained off-limits to military and civilian personnel of the proving ground and closed to the public.
Trinity [Atomic test] Site | White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs OfficeThis section of the building was off-limits to the other patients in the Institute, but Stanton, the star border, had free rein.
Anything You Can Do | Gordon Randall GarrettThose are complicated machines, those things, and they're off-limits to the likes of you and me.
Little Brother | Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for off limits
not to be entered; out of bounds
in or into an area forbidden by regulations
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