The meaning of the idiom Beyond the Pale is outside the limits of tolerable behaviour. It is referred to as something that is unacceptable and improper beyond the limit of tolerance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you say someone\u2019s behaviour is beyond the pale you judge their behaviour as offensive and immoral. The phrase is often used in modern-day to talk about those who cross boundaries with others.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The origin of the word Pale is the same as that of Palisade. It represents fencing or a boundary whose metaphorical sense is utilised in the phrase. Beyond the Pale hence becomes beyond the limits or acceptable boundaries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n