out of season
out of season
1. Not in the time of year in which something is grown, produced, or sold. The restaurant only uses local produce, so their menu changes if something is out of season.
2. Not in the time of year in which something is legally permitted to be hunted, caught, or trapped. You'll get a hefty fine if you shoot a deer out of season.
See also: of, out, season
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out of season
1. not now available for sale. Sorry, oysters are out of season. We don't have any. Watermelon is out of season in the winter.
2. Fig. not now legally able to be hunted or caught. Are salmon out of season? I caught a trout out of season and had to pay a fine.
See also: of, out, season
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
out of season
see under in season.
See also: of, out, season
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌin/ˌout of ˈseason
1 (of fruit, vegetables, fish, etc.) available/not available in shops/stores because it is the right/wrong time of year for them: Peaches are in season at the moment.
2 at the time of year when many/few people go on holiday/vacation: Hotels are much cheaper out of season.
3 during the time of year when you can/cannot hunt animals: You can’t shoot ducks out of season.
See also: of, out, season
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
out of season
1. Not available, permitted, or ready to be eaten, caught, or hunted.
2. Not at the right or proper moment; inopportunely.
See also: of, out, season
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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