out of step
out of step — idiom
1. moving your feet at a different time from other people in a marching group, so y
moving your feet at a different time from other people in a marching group, so your steps do not follow the same rhythm as theirs
The new soldier was out of step with the rest of the marching squad.
out of step with + group noun (physical)
Luca kept falling out of step during the military parade rehearsal.
fall out of step for losing the rhythm
When one marcher is out of step, the whole line looks messy.
The children tried to march together, but Hui was out of step with the others.
- in step
marching with the correct rhythm, matching the group
用法筆記
Often used with 'with' to name the group or rhythm that the person does not match. The phrase 'fall out of step' describes the moment when someone loses the correct rhythm.
2. when your values, thoughts, or lifestyle are not shared by most members of a com
when your values, thoughts, or lifestyle are not shared by most members of a community, making you feel like an outsider or as though you do not fit in
Diego's views on climate policy were out of step with the rest of the board.
out of step with + group noun (metaphorical)
Reuben felt out of step with the fast-paced culture at his new job.
The artist's unusual style was completely out of step with popular taste at that time.
Mark's traditional teaching methods were out of step with the school's modern approach.
Many young voters feel their government is out of step with their values.
- out of touch
implies not knowing or understanding the current situation, not just disagreeing
- at odds
stronger disagreement, often involving conflict
- in conflict
openly opposing, more confrontational than out of step
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'with' followed by a group, institution, or trend. The meaning is usually unfavourable — it suggests that the person or idea is seen as wrong or old-fashioned by the majority.