Idiom

Out of sight

What does "Out of sight" mean?

Still used with its literal meaning of 'beyond the range of sight' but more commonly used in its hippie-era meaning of 'excellent; extraordinary'.

Out of sight

USA, 19th century coinage before being re-used in the 1960s.

Meaning Still used with its literal meaning of 'beyond the range of sight' but more commonly used in its hippie-era meaning of 'excellent; extraordinary'.

Usage Worldwide.

Example

The other runners were good, but Usian Bolt was out of sight.

Pronunciation