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*out of sight 1. not visible; too far away to be seen. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; go ~; keep ~; stay ~.) The cat kept out of sight until the mouse came out. "Get out of sight, or they'll see you!" called John. 2. figuratively stunning, unbelievable, or awesome. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) Wow, this music is out of sight! What a wild party. It's out of sight! 3. Fig. very expensive; high in price. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; go ~.) Prices at that restaurant are out of sight. The cost of medical care has gone out of sight. 4. Sl. heavily intoxicated. (*Typically: be ~.) They've been drinking since noon, and they're out of sight. Man, is she ever out of sight! out of sight (American) if the amount of something, especially money, is out of sight, it is very large The cost of health care in this country is going out of sight. These executives in big corporations get salaries that are out of sight. out of sight at a very high level Medical costs are out of sight. Daytime temperatures in the desert will be out of sight by mid-June. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Most hidden low voltage strip lights utilize a transformer to convert AC to DC current, and this transformer is often too bulky to keep out of sight. Finns are rightly proud of the "every man's right", which allows you to camp and build a small fire anywhere as long as you keep out of sight of people's homes. If there had been a serious threat, the school would have gone into a Code Blue, in which doors would be locked and students told to keep out of sight for safety's sake. |
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