on the way out

Idioms  

1. About to go out, as in We were on our way out when the phone rang .

2. Going out of fashion, becoming obsolete, as in Full-size cars are on their way out .

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Example Sentences

"We cannot lose this music as we are on the way out," pleaded Diasihilua, who has already spent 50 of his 73 years on earth gigging.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

In a way it comes back to where we started this conversation, that there are people who would tell you that movies are on the way out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The resounding victory by his party in last Sunday’s congressional elections has rekindled hope the tax might be on the way out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

"He just came across as a really nice guy and said thank you to everyone on the way out."

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

I signed a few autographs on the way out of Arnold’s driveway, then mowed a few lawns, ate lunch with Louis and his crew, and headed back to the office.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen