单词 | to be out of touch |
释义 | > as lemmasto be out of touch 2. Failing to show one's customary skill or ability in an activity, esp. in a sport; performing poorly, out of form. Chiefly in to be out of touch. Cf. touch n. 21b. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > player or sportsperson > [adverb] > in bad form out of touch1911 off form1912 1911 Scotsman 8 Mar. 13/3 Nothing of a sensational character in the way of big breaks was witnessed, both men being somewhat out of touch, and breaking down at comparatively easy shots. 1947 Times 17 Nov. 2/3 Portsmouth, who a few weeks ago were playing with so much promise, are completely out of touch at the moment. 1959 Times 29 May 4/2 Nicholls, who has been out of touch, is a tall, stylish player. 2010 Sunday Tribune (Ireland) (Nexis) 5 Sept. (Sport section) 3 The Spartak Moscow winger is clearly out of touch on account of his lack of game time. < as lemmas |
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