idioms

  out of order (not working (properly)) The elevator is out of order, so we’ll have to take the stairs. My watch was out of order but is functional now. (not in order) Don’t get out of order. Please stay in your places in line. The book’s pages were out of order. …

  time flies (time seems to be passing very quickly) Time flies when you’re having fun. Oh, I’m late for work. How time flies. It has been five years since we came to live here. How time flies. envocabulary.com

  trip the light fantastic  informal (to dance) Come on, everyone, let’s trip the light fantastic. After dinner, we tripped the light fantastic. envocabulary.com

  out of nowhere (suddenly and unexpectedly) A mugger jumped in front of her out of nowhere and grabbed her handbag. Out of nowhere, John asks me to marry him.   envocabulary.com

  out of line informal (behaving in a way that is not right or appropriate) If you step out of line once more, I’ll fire you. Please excuse me if my comment was way out of line.   (beyond what is reasonable or right) Prices are way out of line …