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# out of it

phrase (adjective phrase used after «be» or «feel»: out of it)

«out of it» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, slang) very drunk or high on drugs; not aware of things.
2. (informal) very tired, ill or confused.
3. (informal) left out of a group, not included.

### In the lessons

Used in casual talk to say someone is drunk, drugged, sleepy or not following what is happening, without saying it directly. Slang and everyday register, all English-speaking countries.

### Examples

- He was completely out of it at the party.
- Sorry, I'm a bit out of it — I took a cold tablet.
- After the operation she was out of it for a day.
- I felt out of it when everyone talked about the film I hadn't seen.
- You look out of it — go to bed.
- The new boy felt out of it on his first day.

### Note

It can be about drugs, illness or just feeling left out; check the context. Plain words: drunk, high, dazed, left out.