Phrases & Expressions

Not working.

• The elevator is out of order.
• The vending machine is out of order.

Too far to reach.

• Keep it out of reach of children.
• That dream is out of reach.

Hidden or no longer able to be seen.

• Out of sight, out of mind.
• Keep the snacks out of sight.

Not currently available for sale because the supply has run out.

• I'm sorry, that item is out of stock.
• The book is out of stock everywhere.

Not having a job; unemployed.

• He's been out of work since last month.
• Many people are out of work now.

Extremely happy and excited about something.

• She was over the moon when she passed her driving test.
• I'm over the moon about the news.

To transfer information or an object to someone else.

• Please pass on the message.
• He passed on his knowledge to his students.

To give the government the money you owe on your income, property or purchases.

• Everyone has to pay taxes.
• He didn't pay his taxes last year.

To choose something from a group.

• She spent an hour picking out a dress for the party.
• Pick out any three cards from the pack.

To gather into a heap.

• Snow piled up overnight.
• Work is piling up.