out of the loop
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Etymology[edit]
Originating around the 1970s, and thought by some to have roots in computer or telephony terminology.
Pronunciation[edit]
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Prepositional phrase[edit]
- (idiomatic) Not informed, up-to-date, or current; not included in a process or discussion.
- Synonyms: out of touch, in the dark
- Antonyms: in the loop, in touch
- 1976 September 16, “Former Nixon Aide Denies Soliciting Campaign Fund”, in New York Times:
- "I was out of the loop," he added, explaining that he was planning to leave government at that time.
- 1995, Tom Clancy, Debt of Honor[1], →ISBN:
- “Well, we've been out of the loop for a few hours. Anything new that you know?”
- 2001 August 27, Tony Karon, “Why Macedonians Balk at NATO's Presence”, in Time:
- The members of parliament have felt ignored by their leaders for much of this crisis, and were kept out of the loop during the negotiations.
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References[edit]
- “out of the loop”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.