on the way out 成语
on the way out
on the way out 1) About to go out, as in
We were on our way out when the phone rang. 2) Going out of fashion, becoming obsolete, as in
Full-size cars are on their way out.on the/(one's) way out
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1. About to go out, as in We were on our way out back the buzz rang.
2. Going out of fashion, acceptable obsolete, as in Full-size cars are on their way out. Learn more: on, out, wayon the way out
1 activity down in status, estimation, or favour; activity out of fashion. 2 dying. informalLearn more: on, out, way