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out of sorts
Idioms and Phrases
Irritable, grouchy, as in Don't ask him today—he's out of sorts . This expression also implies that one's poor spirits result from feeling slightly ill. [Early 1600s] The synonym out of humor , on the other hand, used more in Britain than America, simply means “ill-tempered†or “irritable.†[Mid-1600s]Example Sentences
Second seed Swiatek, playing with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an "aggressive and taunting" fan, was completely out of sorts as she lost 6-2 7-5 to the world number 140.
Having received a first-round bye, world number three Alcaraz was completely out of sorts - making a host of sloppy mistakes which pointed to a drop in concentration and confidence.
And Hachimura, limited to 18 minutes, looked out of sorts off the bench and only scored five points.
After a short delay, Fritz was told by the umpire to get back on court - and looked completely out of sorts when he returned.
The answer is complicated, but that won’t necessarily mollify a California electorate that seems anxious, aggrieved and out of sorts — especially as regards the state’s current chief executive.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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