out of key

Related to out of key: Off key

out of key

Not in consonance or accordance with other elements, factors, or styles. A reference to musical tonality. That shirt looks ridiculous—it's totally out of key with the rest of your wardrobe!
See also: key, of, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

out of key

see under in key.
See also: key, of, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

out of key

Not in consonance with other factors.
See also: key, of, out
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • in key
  • a saddle on a sow
  • cockamamie
  • have (one's) head read
  • it's to laugh
  • look like a saddle on a sow
  • sublime to the ridiculous
  • grow out
  • make a fool (out) of (someone or oneself)
  • make a fool of