Out of practice Meaning in English
expression
OWT-uhv-PRAK-tis
OWT-ov-PRAK-tis
Definition
If you are out of practice, you have not done something for a while, so you’re not as good at it as you used to be.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal, describing loss of skill due to lack of recent practice. Often used with skills, sports, instruments, or languages. Not used for something never learned. Common with phrases like 'I'm a bit out of practice'.
Spanish: fuera de prácticaPortuguese (BR): fora de práticaPortuguese (PT): fora de práticaChinese (Simplified): 生疏了 - 缺乏练习Chinese (Traditional): 生疏了 - 缺乏練習Hindi: अभ्यास से बाहरArabic: غير معتاد - فقد المهارة بسبب قلة التدريبBengali: অনভ্যাসে - অভ্যাসে নেইRussian: не в форме - отвыкJapanese: 勘が鈍っている - 慣れていない（最近）Vietnamese: mất luyện tập - không còn quenKorean: 감이 떨어지다 - 연습 부족이다Turkish: pratiğe alışık değil - eski pratiğini kaybetmişUrdu: غیر مشق شدہ - مشق سے باہرIndonesian: kurang latihan - sudah lama tidak berlatih
Example Sentences
I'm out of practice at playing the piano.
basic
She feels out of practice with her Spanish.
basic
After a long break, we're both a bit out of practice.
basic
Sorry if I make mistakes, I'm really out of practice.
natural
It's been years since I last swam, so I'm pretty out of practice.
natural
Wow, I'm really out of practice—I can't even remember the rules!
natural