Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Out of the running

prep_phrase

Definitions

Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    No longer in a competition; eliminated from consideration. idiomatic

    "When it was revealed he had shielded a friend from prosecution when he was the district attorney, he was out of the running for a judicial appointment."

See also for "out of the running"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.