Phrase guide

out there

adj · prep_phrase · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Extreme; radical; far removed from the ordinary; crazy, nutty, loony.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • I like the ideas Melissa came up with, but Brad's ideas were just out there.
  • The president failing to acknowledge the numerous side-effects linked to covid restrictions just shows how out there he is.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep_phrase

Meaning 2

In the public eye.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • If you want to improve your public speaking, you should put yourself out there more.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

prep_phrase

Meaning 3

In the world at large.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • There are a lot of crazy people out there.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

prep_phrase

Meaning 4

In a position that makes one vulnerable to rejection or scrutiny from another person, especially in a romantic context.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • If you want to find love, you'll have to put yourself out there.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

out + there

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: buitenissig — extreme, crazy, nutty, loony
  • Finnish: hullu — extreme, crazy, nutty, loony
  • Finnish: haastaa itseään — outside of one's comfort zone