beyond the scope of
phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
outside the limits of what something covers
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express outside the limits of what something covers in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe discussion gave us a useful example of beyond the scope of.
examPolicy makers must consider beyond the scope of when evaluating long-term social and economic outcomes.
Common collocations
beyond the scope ofa clear example of beyond the scope ofuse beyond the scope of appropriately
Watch out
Do not change the key word order in “beyond the scope of”; collocations sound natural because the words travel together.