Phrase: Out of touch

  "Out of touch"

Meaning 1

  • In a state of not knowing what is happening, how certain people feel, etc.
  • Not informed or not having the same ideas as most people about something, so that you make mistakes
  • To be out of touch (with something) means to no longer knowledgeable about or up to date with something.

Example Sentences

  • A few of the older teachers are completely out of touch with their students.
  • Some older doctors are out of touch with modern medicine.
  • Dividing her professional and personal worlds to become a "good doctor" has left her out of touch with who she is.
  • I've been away from the business for several years and feel quite out of touch.
  • He is out of touch with the younger generation
  • Washington politicians are out of touch with the American people.
  • Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world.
  • I haven’t taught for a while so I’m a little out of touch.
  • Husbands can easily get out of touch with the cost of living unless they do the shopping regularly and see the bills.
  • I don't know what kind of music kids listen to these days. I'm really out of touch.

Meaning 2

  • Not communicating with each other.
  • To be out of touch (with someone) means to not see, speak to, or write to someone any longer.
  • If you are out of touch with someone, you have not been in contact with them recently and are not familiar with their present situation.

Example Sentences

  • I don't know if he still lives there. We've been out of touch for some time.
  • James wasn't invited. We've been out of touch for years.
  • I've been out of touch with Roger for years now.
  • We've been out of touch for a couple of years.
  • John and I have been out of touch since high school, so I really have no idea what he's up to these days.
  • I've been out of touch with my brother for many years.

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