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out of the picture

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out of the picture

Fig. no longer relevant to a situation; departed; dead. Now that Tom is out of the picture, we needn't concern ourselves about his objections. With her husband out of the picture, she can begin living as she pleases.

See also: of, out, picture

out of the picture

to not be involved in a situation With the national government out of the picture, local leaders will have to work out a solution.

Related vocabulary: out of the loop

See also: of, out, picture

out of the picture

mod. no longer relevant to a situation; departed; dead. Now that Tom is out of the picture, we needn’t concern ourselves about his objections.

See also: of, out, picture