out of circulation
Meaning: Removed from the public; no longer available for use or social interaction.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression is usually used to describe a social situation (sentence 2) but probably originated with printed material (sentence 1).
More idioms — Daily Life
- out of one's depth — Beyond one's capability.
- out of one's element — In a situation that one is unprepared for or unfamiliar with.
- out of the blue — Suddenly and unexpectedly.
- out of the woods — Out of danger; out of a very difficult situation.
- over a barrel — In a difficult situation or position.
- over the hill — Too old to be of much value.
More English idioms
- over the top — Beyond expectations; outside normal or accepted boundaries; exaggerated.
- paint someone a picture — To explain something in very great detail.
- pandora's box — A situation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequences.
- par for the course — Usual or to be expected; typical.
- past one's prime — Too old to be of much value.
- patience of job — Unlimited patience; the willingness to endure hardship patiently.
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