out of the loop

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.3 See also 1.4 References

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

First appearing around 1983, it is thought by some to have its roots in computer terminology.

[edit] Adjective

out of the loop

1. (idiomatic) Not informed up to date; current; not kept part of the discussion.

   After three weeks off, he felt a bit out of the loop when he returned to work.

[edit] See also

• in the loop

[edit] References

• Out of the loop, Word-Detective.