out of phase
out of phase (with someone or something)
1. Not or no longer happening, functioning, or moving at the same time and pace as someone or something else; in an unsynchronized or uncoordinated manner (with someone or something). Primarily heard in UK. The soldiers got in trouble for being out of phase while marching. Is it just me, or is the audio out of phase with the movie?
2. Not sharing the same or similar goals, ideals, desires, likes, dislikes, etc.; having the different or dissimilar perspectives or opinions. Primarily heard in UK. I don't think I'll go out with her again. It just seemed like we were out of phase on every topic. If your team is out of phase with one another, you're going to have a hard time getting this project done.
See also: of, out, phase, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out of phase
Also, out of sync. In an unsynchronized or uncorrelated way. For example, Inventory control and shipping are out of phase, so we can't rely on their figures, or The lights are out of sync and keep flashing at random. For dates, see the antonym in phase.
See also: of, out, phase
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in ˈphase/out of ˈphase (with something)
(British English) working/not working together in the right way: The traffic lights were out of phase.See also: of, out, phase
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
out of phase
In an unsynchronized or uncorrelated way.
See also: of, out, phase
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- out of phase (with someone or something)
- out of sync
- out of sync (with someone or something)
- be out of sync (with someone or something)
- get out of sync (with someone or something)
- in phase
- in phase (with someone or something)
- in phase/out of phase
- in sync
- in sync (with someone or something)