be out of use

be out of use

To be unable to be used at the moment, as of something that needs to be fixed. The elevator is out of use right now, so you'll have to take the stairs.
See also: of, out, use
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be in/out of ˈuse

be/not be being used: We’ll have to find a classroom that’s not in use. The road’s out of use while it’s being repaired.
See also: of, out, use
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • go out of service
  • out of service
  • you'll catch your death
  • you'll catch your death (of cold)
  • go all out
  • go all out for something
  • bark at the moon
  • bay at the moon
  • howl
  • insure against (something)