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Bad mark for a boy who gets out of line (5)

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I believe the answer is:

stain

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This could be a double definition.

'bad mark for a boy who gets' is the first definition.
'stain' can be an answer for 'bad mark' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the rest of the definition.

'line' is the second definition.
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'out of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for stain that I've seen before include "Tarnish" , "Discolouration" , "Unsightly mark" , "Smear" , "Mark with colour, dirt" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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