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  • 131out of sorts — {adj. phr.} In an angry or unhappy mood; in a bad temper; grouchy. * /Mary was out of sorts and wouldn t say good morning./ * /Bob was out of sorts because he didn t get a bicycle for his birthday./ …

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  • 132out in left field — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Far from the right answer; wrong; astray. * /Johnny tried to answer the teacher s question but he was way out in left field./ * /Susan tried to guess what the surprise was but she was way out in left field./ 2. Speaking or …

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