out the window

phrase

: out of existence, use, or consideration

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The toddler slipped from his father’s hands and tumbled out the window, falling 40 feet to his death, according to evidence heard in court. — Menelaos Hadjicostis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 But then came summer vacation and that promise went right out the window. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 The victim then grabbed his satchel filled with cash and threw it out the window. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Tone, perspective, and a remarkable young actress go flying out the window. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for out the window

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“Out the window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20the%20window. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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