Out of the running Meaning in English

expression

US

OWT-uhv-thuh-RUN-ing

UK

OWT-uhv-THUH-run-ing

Definition

Not being considered anymore as a possible winner, candidate, or participant; no longer having a chance to succeed.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal and used mainly for competitions, elections, or situations with multiple candidates. Often used after elimination or a clear disadvantage. Not for literal running/races only. Similar to 'out of contention'.

• Spanish: fuera de la competencia - sin posibilidades
• Portuguese (BR): fora da disputa - sem chance
• Portuguese (PT): fora da corrida - sem hipótese
• Chinese (Simplified): 没有机会（获胜/成功）
• Chinese (Traditional): 沒有機會（獲勝/成功）
• Hindi: दौड़ से बाहर - अब कोई संभावना नहीं
• Arabic: خارج المنافسة - بدون فرصة
• Bengali: দৌড়ের বাইরে - প্রতিযোগিতার বাইরে
• Russian: вне игры - больше не участвует
• Japanese: 勝ち目がない - 対象外になっている
• Vietnamese: không còn cơ hội - bị loại
• Korean: 더 이상 기회가 없다 - 탈락했다
• Turkish: yarış dışında - şansı kalmadı
• Urdu: مقابلے سے باہر - دوڑ سے باہر
• Indonesian: tidak lagi berpeluang - gugur dari persaingan

Example Sentences

After he lost the second match, he was out of the running for the championship.

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She forgot the answer and is now out of the running for the quiz prize.

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If your grades drop too low, you could be out of the running for the scholarship.

basic

I was really hoping to get that job, but after the first interview, I knew I was out of the running.

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Once he missed that deadline, he was definitely out of the running for the promotion.

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With such strong competitors this year, many small teams are already out of the running.

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