English to English Dictionary

Out of the frying pan into the fire

Used to say that someone has moved from a bad or difficult situation to one that is much worse.

Out of the question

Not worthy of discussion; impossible, impracticable, or not to be considered.

Out-migrant

A person who leaves their native country or region to settle in another, considered specifically from the perspective of the place of origin.

Out-of-Doors

The area outside of a building; the outdoors.

Out-of-Shape

Not physically fit or in good condition.

Out-of-Sync

Not in synchronization; occurring at different times or not coordinated.

Out-of-Work

Not having a job; unemployed.

Out-of-context

Removed from the surrounding circumstances, environment, or background conditions that give it true meaning or proper understanding.

Out-of-phase

Not occurring at the same time or in the same cycle; having waves or oscillations that are not synchronized in peaks and troughs.

Out-of-pocket expense

An amount of money that an individual pays directly using their own funds for a service or good, with the expectation of later reimbursement or as a non-reimbursable personal cost.

Out-of-practice

Not having done something for a long time, resulting in a loss of skill or fluency.

Out-of-sight

Exceedingly good, excellent, or remarkable; fantastic.