not at the races

not at the races

Not performing as well as others, as in a competition or game. I heard he's pretty sick—that must be why he's not at the races today. My swing today is terrible. I'm just not at the races.
See also: not, race
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not be a barrel of laughs
  • quid
  • be not the full quid
  • not the full shilling
  • don't blame (one)
  • don't blame me
  • French leave
  • sex on a stick
  • moot
  • be a moot point/question