out-take—(Film or TV production) a recorded scene not used in a movie: Poole is without a helmet during this sequence, making this most likely an image from an out-take. take-out—(also: takeaway) 1. an establishment selling food to be consumed off the premises: I have bought dumplings from a Chinese takeout and added them to the […]
Difference between Out of the wind and Out of wind
out of the wind—not in the way of the wind; away from the wind: The sun came out and, if you were out of the wind, it felt really nice. out of wind— 1. = out of the wind: Keep out of wind as much as possible. If you ride a bike, wrap a scarf […]
Difference between Out of taste and Without taste
out of taste— 1. unable to distinguish flavors: “I made it [wine] strong; there were no dregs.” “True; it may be, my mouth is out of taste.” 2. (of a joke, etc.) tactless; lacking discretion: The banker did not answer, and I instantly felt that my remark was out of taste. 3. lacking good taste: […]
Difference between Out-of-pocket money and Pocket money
out-of-pocket money—money that has to be paid: Most programs don’t require any out-of-pocket money for the employer, which makes this affordable to organizations of all sizes. pocket money—money for incidental or minor expenses: Encourage your child to save part of his pocket money each week. Give approval or maybe a bonus for successful managing.
Difference between Out of one’s time and Out of time
out of one’s time— 1. thought to be born at a wrong historical period: Kellie was born out of his time. Last piece of history he could have flourished in was the Alaska rushes. 2. beyond one’s period of minority or apprenticeship: I have a great deal to ask you about America but I hope […]
Difference between Out of one’s sight and Out of sight
out of one’s sight—no longer visible; unseen: He was already out of my sight, but only a couple hundred feet ahead. out of sight— 1. = out of one’s sight: They still stood there upon the rocks, waving till the ship was out of sight. 2. (coll., of prices) exorbitant: People found that home prices […]
Difference between Out of one’s own pocket and Out of pocket
out of one’s own pocket—(of expenses) paid with one’s own money: Jimmy paid for everything—right down to office paper—out of his own pocket. out of pocket— 1. having lost money on a deal: They refused to supply me with a replacement or refund my money, so I am out of pocket. 2. said of smb. […]
Difference between Out of one’s head • out of one’s own head
out of one’s head— 1. (also: off one’s head) crazy or behaving as if mad: She was hysterical—Mike himself said she was out of her head! 2. very drunk or intoxicated: By this time we were all tipsy but Peanut was out of his head. 3. unconscious; delirious: In the morning when Andrew Masters came […]
Difference between Out of one’s box and Out of the box
out of one’s box—(sl.) crazy or very drunk (also: off one’s box): If you think this book is good you must be out of your box. out of the box—(Austral. coll.) 1. said of smth. that can be put to immediate use: The industry has yet to sell a computer which can be used by […]
Difference between Out of mind and Out of one’s mind
out of mind— 1. (in the phrase “time out of mind”) used of the distant past long forgotten: On those visits, he found people living a lifestyle that was time out of mind. 2. said of things completely forgotten: I got this information from an interview that I read many years ago, source now out […]
Difference between Out of line and Out of one’s line
out of line— 1. set at an angle or placed off-center: If you don’t replace those parts, the wheels will get out of line, causing excessive tire wear. 2. (of smb.’s behavior, etc.) uncommon; unacceptable: I thought your behavior at the meeting was a bit out of line. Note: The expression does not correlate in […]
Difference between Out of it and Well out of it
out of it— 1. excluded from the activities of those around one: I felt rather out of it in France because I can’t speak French. 2. not fully alert and aware of what is happening: Bill is really out of it today. Why can’t he pay attention? 3. (sl.) alcohol or drug intoxicated: He is […]