out of step
1. when you do not lift the same foot and put it down again at the same time as other people:
I'm no good at dancing - I always get hopelessly out of step.

2. describes opinions, ideas or ways of living that are different from those of other people:
The Republicans are out of step with the country, Williams said.
He thinks that everyone is out of step except him.

[TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲

out of step
out of step (with (something))
1.
not having the same ideas or beliefs as a group you are part of.
The governor's remarks show she is seriously out of step with voters.

2.
not aware of something.
Many parents are surprisingly out of step with the reality of drugs in their children's lives.

Usage notes: often used as a criticism:
My dad's clothing store, once successful, is now dismissed as old and out of step.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

out of step
to be not in step or keeping pace with someone; to be out of harmony
The soldiers were out of step when they were marching in the parade.

He is out of step with the rest of the group and needs to think about what he should be doing.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

out of step
adv. or adj. phr.
1. Not in step; not matching strides or keeping pace with another or others.
George always marches out of step with the music.
2. Out of harmony; not keeping up.
■ Often followed by "with".
Just because you don't smoke, it doesn't mean you are out of step with other boys and girls your age.
Antonym: IN STEP.

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