Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-the-running
idiomatic expression
/aʊt əv ðə ˈrʌnɪŋ/
Definition
No longer considered a candidate or participant in a competition or selection process.
Examples
- After the first round of interviews, several candidates were out-of-the-running for the job.
- The team’s recent losses have left them out-of-the-running for the championship.
- Once the project budget was cut, many ideas became out-of-the-running.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that has been eliminated from a competition, race, or selection due to poor performance or lack of eligibility.
Synonyms
- eliminated
- disqualified
- out of contention
- not in the race
