feel out of things

feel out of things

To not be aware of or knowledgeable about something; to not be included or participating in something. Said especially of a particular trend, group, or activity. Everyone's been playing this new Japanese card game at school, but I feel out of things because I can't afford all the accessories for it.
See also: feel, of, out, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

feel out of things

to feel alienated from something. I feel out of things lately. Are people ignoring me? I feel a little out of things at this party, but I will try to join in the fun.
See also: feel, of, out, thing
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

be/feel ˈout of it/things

not be/feel part of a group, a conversation, an activity, etc: I didn’t know anybody at the party so I felt a bit out of it really.
See also: feel, of, out, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a fast talker
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (something) is one thing, (something else) is (quite) another
  • a horse of another
  • a horse of another color
  • a horse of another colour
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)