out of it
Idioms-
Not participating in or knowledgeable about a particular trend, pursuit, or group. For example, Dad looked really out of it, riding his bike in bathing trunks and long black socks , or Mary sometimes felt out of it because she didn't know anyone in the most popular crowd . [Early 1800s]
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Confused or disoriented. For example, Two or three beers and she was out of it , or He had no idea where he was or had been; he was totally out of it . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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When the bell rang, I reached for my backpack—and discovered a small plastic container sticking out of it.
From Literature
Regan was already halfway out of it, but then she paused and looked back at her mom.
From Literature
Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out said the booing was "massively disappointing", while Leeds assistant Eddie Riemer added in the post-match media conference "we try to learn out of it" and "need to do better next time".
From BBC
A team with all the belief suddenly started running out of it.
From BBC
Maggie and Kate were both at the center of the story—and left out of it.
From Literature
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