Idiom of the day :- Beyond the pale

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Many years ago the pale meant a fenced area around a city in Ireland. People within the area obeyed the laws of English kings. Those living outside the area were said to be beyond the pale and were considered uncivilized. Today those beyond the pale are people acting in an unacceptable manner. ‘The children were beyond the pale at today’s party.’