Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

out-in-left-field

Idiom

/aʊt ɪn lɛft fiːld/

Definition

A phrase used to describe something that is unexpected, unusual, or wildly inappropriate.

Examples

His suggestion to move the meeting to the beach was really out-in-left-field.
When she mentioned aliens, it was so out-in-left-field that everyone just stared at her.
That idea was completely out-in-left-field, but it did spark some interesting conversation.

Meaning

Out-in-left-field refers to an idea, suggestion, or action that is surprising and seems to be disconnected from the topic at hand. It is often used in informal contexts to indicate that someone is thinking outside the norm or bringing up something that seems unrelated.