be/feel out of it/things
be out of it
1. To be sedate, confused, or disoriented; to be, feel, or seem disconnected from reality. I was really out of it after working that 16-hour shift on Saturday. I think something is bugging John because he's been really out of it lately. It's like he's walking around in a haze.
2. To be heavily intoxicated by drugs or alcohol, especially to the point of becoming unconscious, nonsensical, or out of control. I think someone might have spiked Jack's drink with some kind of drug because he's really out of it all of a sudden. Jane is a lightweight. Only one or two beers and she's totally out of it.
3. 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. My dad is so out of it. Doesn't he know that wearing socks with sandals looks ridiculous? Everyone's been playing this new Japanese card game at school, but I'm out of it because I can't afford all the accessories for it.
See also: of, out
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
- be out of it
- out of it
- (one) doesn't know which way is up or down
- headfucker
- punch drunk
- punch-drunk
- punchy
- space
- spaced
- spacing