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
“In all likelihood, unless the president is completely out to lunch for some reason or another, either physically or mentally, the office itself functions.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024
“They’ve been out to lunch for a long time,” Robinson said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023
After practice, they’ll all go to the beach or out to lunch at one of those fancy places where you can’t go barefoot like you can at my favorite place, Saucepan Lynn’s.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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