on the way out

The phrase "on the way out" can describe physical departure, declining popularity, or losing influence.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)In the process of leaving a place or position.

Example

She grabbed her coat and was on the way out when the phone rang.

B2Trends

(informal)Becoming obsolete or no longer in fashion.

Example

Experts say that desktop computers are on the way out.

C1General

(euphemistic, informal)In a state of decline or losing influence.

Example

The politician's career is on the way out after the recent scandal.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the way out":

on its way out on the way on one's way way out coming and going exit stage left one's way going away exit bag en route walk out see out in the way get out back out down the way on the road out the window on the go step out end out at the door get out while the getting's good out of the way out at the heels have out get out of coming through go out down the road