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out of it
1. Go to out to lunch.
2. intoxicated. Two drinks and she was totally out of it. When they are out of it, they are quite dangerous.
out of it
1. not aware of what is happening
After working all night, she was so out of it she didn't remember to feed the dog. Usage notes: usually refers to the effects of lack of sleep or the use of alcohol or drugs: Man, were you out of it at the party last night.
2. not included in what is happening They all loved sports, and I didn't, so I felt really out of it.
out of it
1. Not participating in or knowledgeable about a particular trend, pursuit, or group. For example, Dad looked really out of it, riding his bike in bathing trunks and long black socks, or Mary sometimes felt out of it because she didn't know anyone in the most popular crowd. [Early 1800s]
2. Confused or disoriented. For example, Two or three beers and she was out of it, or He had no idea where he was or had been; he was totally out of it. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
out of it
1. mod. not in with the real world. You never pay attention to what’s going on. You’re really out of it.
2. mod. alcohol or drug intoxicated. When they are out of it, they are quite dangerous.
out of it
Informal 1. Not aware of or participating in a particular group, pursuit, or trend.
2. Disoriented or inebriated.