It’s / You’re out of order.

29th June 2024

It’s / You’re out of order.

We use this expression to say that something or someone is annoying and that the situation or the person’s behaviour is unacceptable.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: Out of order
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
What’s the matter with you this morning?
My neighbours had a noisy party last night until three in the morning.
That’s totally out of order. I think I would have called the police.
Example 2
Where’s Tom?
I think he said he’d finished his work so he went home early.
Well, he’s totally out of order. We’re paying him to be here until five o’clock.