be out of step

1. To lack understanding or information on a current topic or issue. Making a sexist statement like that just proves how much he is out of step with the views of modern society. I hadn't gotten the latest report before the meeting, so I was totally out of step with the situation. Slashing the company's insurance policy shows that the CEO is totally out of step with the needs of his workers.

2. To disagree with or clash with those with whom one is supposed to work. The chairman is out of step with the rest of the committee—that's why they want to oust him. He'll never get the nomination because he's too out of step with the rest of his party. If your team is out of step with the rest of the department, well, it will reflect poorly on you.

be in/out of ˈstep (with somebody/something)

1 putting your feet on the ground in the right/wrong way, according to the rhythm of the music or the people you are moving with: I found myself marching in step with the music.
2 having ideas that are the same as or different from other people’s: He’s completely out of step with other cancer specialists; his ideas about treatment are quite different. ♢ The government no longer seems to be in step with the attitudes of the people.