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Ireland The phrase 'beyond the Pale'. Is it offensive?

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Beyond the what now?
   50%
No, it is not an offensive phrase.
   33%
Yes, it is a very offensive phrase.
   17%
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nedmcgee picked No, it is not an offensive phrase.:
i personally wouldnt find it offensive
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Blossom71 picked Beyond the what now?:
In America it would not be offensive.It just basically means above or beyound.Or some what un called for.
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dazl said:
Check Irish history. The Pale refers to the English settlement of Dublin and the surrounding area. By saying something is beyond the Pale, it refers to the 'uncivilised' reast of Ireland. Just saying.
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beke_bloodlust1 picked No, it is not an offensive phrase.:
Well i'm american so it's not offensive to me.
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