way out

¹ American  

noun

1. the means by which a predicament, dilemma, etc., may be solved.

2. Chiefly British. an exit or exit door, as in a theater.

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way-out ² American  

[wey-out] / ˈweɪˈaʊt /

adjective

Informal.

1. advanced in style or technique.

   way-out jazz.

2. exotic or esoteric in character.

   way-out theories on nutrition.

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way-out British  

adjective

1. extremely unconventional or experimental; avant-garde

2. excellent or amazing

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Etymology

Origin of way-out

1950–55; adj. use of way out far off; way ², out

Example Sentences

That’s the funny part about Keller’s goal: It instantly eclipsed another outrageous goal, which happened with Team USA down 1-0 and three-quarters of the way out the door.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Contesting against a major figure signals that I am not taking the easy way out," Shah, who has cast himself as a representation of youth-driven political change, told AFP.

From Barron's

Healthcare professionals say that the FDA’s original efusal was way out of line and a shocking departure from the standard for refuse-to-file decisions.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

And yet Jonah was following him, pushing his way out the door.

From Literature