Meaning of the word "out of the running" in English
What does "out of the running" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
out of the running
US /aʊt əv ðə ˈrʌnɪŋ/
UK /aʊt əv ðə ˈrʌnɪŋ/
Idiom
1.
no longer having a chance to win or succeed
Example:
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After his injury, the athlete was out of the running for the championship.
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Their proposal was good, but they were out of the running because of the budget.
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