A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Beyond the pale
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The phrase beyond the pale dates back to the 14th century, when the part of Ireland that was under English rule was delineated by a [boundary] made of such [stakes] or fences, and known as the English Pale. To travel outside of that boundary, beyond the pale, was to leave behind all the rules and institutions of English society, which the English modestly considered synonymous with [civilization] itself.
Beyond the pale meaning & definition 1 of Beyond the pale.
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If someones behaviour is beyond the pale, it is unacceptable:
Beyond the pale meaning & definition 2 of Beyond the pale.
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