Be out of意思
"Be out of" is a phrase in English that can have several different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here are some common interpretations:
- Absent or not present: "He is out of the office today."
- Lacking or without: "We're out of milk; do you want to stop at the store?"
- Exceeding or surpassing: "The cost of the project is out of our budget."
- Beyond or outside of: "The noise is out of control."
- Not in possession of: "I'm out of cash; can you lend me some?"
- Not available: "The tickets are all out of stock."
- No longer in a relationship: "They have been out of love for years."
- No longer in use or fashion: "That style is out of date."
The phrase can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as "out of the blue," which means suddenly and unexpectedly, or "out of the question," which means not possible or not to be considered.
In some cases, "be out of" can also imply a transition from one state to another, as in "She's out of her mind," which suggests that she is acting irrationally or crazily.
The context of the phrase usually determines its precise meaning.