Phrase guide

out of square

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not square.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The shelving was out of square from the day it was built, and it only got worse from there.

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In a way that's not producing square results.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Don't be building out of square and then expect the prehung doors and windows to slip right in.

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Antonyms: none provided

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