| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| out of tune (music) |
not at the correct pitch, not in tune
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The violins were out of tune, but I enjoyed the singing.
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| out of whack |
not aligned, poorly constructed, off kilter
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The door doesn't close properly. Something is out of whack.
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| out of wind |
short of breath, winded, out of breath
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After running the race he was out of wind - exhausted.
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| out of work |
not employed, unemployed, laid off
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Lyle is out of work, so he stays at home with the kids.
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| out of your gourd |
(See out of your mind)
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| out of your mind |
not thinking logically, crazy, crackers
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You must be out of your mind to lend him money. You're crazy.
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| out of your tree |
crazy, loony, nuts, out of your mind
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You're out of your tree if you think I'm going sky diving.
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| out on a limb |
in a dangerous place, taking a chance (see take a chance)
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I went out on a limb and said that you would donate $1000.
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| out on the town |
enjoying the city's entertainment
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On Saturday night, let's go out on the town and have a good time.
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| out to get you |
wanting revenge, waiting for a chance to get even
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Ever since I beat him at table tennis he's been out to get me.
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