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Out of place

//ˌaʊ̯t əv ˈpleɪ̯s// prep_phrase

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Adjective
  1. 1
    of an inappropriate or misapplied nature wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a setting where one is or feels inappropriate or incongruous wordnet
Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    Not in the proper arrangement or situation. idiomatic

    "No wonder I couldn’t find it—it was out of place."

  2. 2
    Inappropriate for the circumstances. idiomatic

    "Near-synonym: atopic"

Etymology

From out of (preposition) + place (“a fitting position”, noun).

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