Idiom Breakdown

out of date

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Definition

Too old to be used; not current; invalid; having expired.

Not conforming to the current fashion or style; old-fashioned; outmoded.

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In Context

"My bus pass is out of date — I'll have to go buy a new one."
"I can't eat this salad, it's out of date."
"Owing to the time lag which must occur between the dates of closing for press and publication, it sometimes happens that items of news are out of date, or inaccurate, by the time they reach readers."
"The dresses she wears are quite out of date."

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Also Said As

antiquated

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Opposite In Meaning

up to date
in date