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out of character

Idioms  

  1. see in character.

Example Sentences

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The comments were out of character for Maples, who rarely spoke ill of anyone to staff, the former employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A defence lawyer said the offences were "wholly out of character" with Wilson's family and working record.

From BBC

Some El Niños have been out of character for California, too.

From Los Angeles Times

All of which seems profoundly out of character for Liverpool in its modern era.

From The Wall Street Journal

Strange's defence team said the offences were out of character and would not have taken place if it had not been for her poor mental health.

From BBC

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