Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

above one's station

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.25 in modern English

Syllables: above one's s-ta-tion
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Of higher social status than suitable for one's position, standing, or rank.

Example Sentences

"The serf's ideas of equity were above his station."
"Maternus, a private ſoldier, of a daring boldneſs above his ſtation,[…] plundered with impunity the rich and defenceleſs cities of Gaul and Spain."

Questions

What does above one's station mean?: Of higher social status than suitable for one's position, standing, or rank.

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