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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“I’m just trying to squeeze as much of the juice out of it as possible.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"If at the end of the day these products are approved, I see nothing good coming out of it," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Fantastic as it is, “Working Girl’s” core flaw is that Tess can’t snag her seat at the conference table until she yanks Katharine out of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
"I've got the emotional side out of it, now it's time to go to work. Please, everyone else come with me."
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Regan was already halfway out of it, but then she paused and looked back at her mom.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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