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.”