Phrases & Expressions

In SQL, a command that sorts the results of a query by one or more columns.

• Add ORDER BY name to sort the results alphabetically.
• Use ORDER BY date DESC to show the newest records first.

No longer owing money.

• I'm finally out of debt.
• It took years to get out of debt.

No longer fashionable.

• That style is out of fashion.
• Wide ties are out of fashion.

Very suddenly and unexpectedly.

• He appeared out of nowhere.
• The car came out of nowhere.

Not suitable for a particular situation or place.

• That comment was out of place at a funeral.
• The modern building looks out of place in the old village.

No longer skilled at doing something because you have not done it for a long time.

• She hasn't spoken French in years; she's really out of practice.
• I haven't played tennis in years; I'm out of practice.

Beyond what can be reached.

• My phone is out of range.
• The target is out of range.

Extremely good, impressive, or delicious; far better than usual.

• Her homemade oatmeal cookies are out of this world.
• Mmm, I love your chicken soup — it's out of this world.

Not knowing about recent changes or not understanding what people now think or need.

• He's out of touch with modern trends.
• The manager is out of touch with his employees.

No longer in contact with someone.

• We have been out of touch since we finished school.
• I lost her number, so we got out of touch.