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idioms using “out”
Out-and-out
Used as an adjective for extra emphasis (to strengthen)
“Mina-san is too smart to ever believe such an out-and-out lie.”
Out of sight, out of mind
To not think of someone or something one can’t see
“Higuchi-san thought she was really in love, but it was “out of sight, out of mind” when her boyfriend moved to Paris.”
Out of the blue
Without warning
“We hadn’t seen Sakamoto-san for months and then yesterday, she dropped by the office, out of the blue.”
Out of this world
Amazing, incredible
“Araki-san’s new automobile designs are totally out of this world; he may win the Designer of the Year award.”
On the outs
To be upset with someone
“Keiki-san and Nobu-san have been on the outs since they argued about marketing strategies at the meeting last week.”