OUT OF THE RUNNING


Meaning of OUT OF THE RUNNING in English

{adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having no chance to win; not among the real contenders; not among those to be considered. * /John had been out of the running since his first date with Mary, but he didn't realize it./ * /Jones's horse was put out of the running early in the race./ Contrast: IN THE RUNNING.

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.