be on the way out
be on the way out
1. Literally, to be in the process of leaving or about to leave some place. I'm actually on the way out just now, so we'll have to leave the meeting until tomorrow. The doctor rang just as we were on the way out the door.
2. To be decreasing in use or popularity; to be in the process of becoming obsolete or nonexistent. Based on the low number of viewers it's had this season, this show is on the way out.
See also: on, out, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be on the way ˈout/ˈin
be going out of/coming into fashion: Short skirts are on the way out.See also: on, out, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on the way out
- on the/(one's) way out
- I have to love you and leave you
- love you and leave you
- fly out
- Can I/we have the bill?
- Can I/we have the check?
- leave it out
- leave out
- leave (someone or something) in the dust