out to lunch
Example Sentences
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On the particular afternoon that Camille is out to lunch with Irene and Lisa, she’s feeling similarly unhappy.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
"There's already a rat infestation around here now. They are coming out to lunch every day," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025
Took me out to lunch, told me they were going to rebuild, and if I ever wanted to go somewhere, I didn’t have to be around for it … just as a “thank you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2023
“They’ve been out to lunch for a long time,” Robinson said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023
Taking her out to lunch at a restaurant with views of the harbor.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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