out of touch

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out of touch (comparative more out of touch, superlative most out of touch)

  1. (idiomatic) No longer maintaining contact or communications.
    I had been out of touch with my old friend for a long time when she called.
    • 2022 January 28, Em Beihold, Nick Lopez, Dru DeCaro, “Numb Little Bug”, in Egg in the Backseat[1], performed by Em Beihold:
      I don't feel a single thing / Have the pills done too much / Haven't caught up with my friends in weeks / And now we're outta touch
  2. (idiomatic) No longer conversant with something, especially facts, reality, or the world; not aware or realistic.
    Did his answer strike you as out of touch with reality?
    • 1992, Dave Pirner (lyrics and music), “Runaway Train”, in Grave Dancers Union, performed by Soul Asylum:
      Bought a ticket for a runaway train / Like a madman laughing at the rain / A little out of touch, a little insane

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