be out of practice
to have not done something for a long time, so that you are not able to do it well

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out of practice
not prepared.
When I take time off from work, I get out of practice and have trouble getting up in the morning.

Opposite of: in practice

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out of practice
to be performing poorly due to a lack of practice
I am out of practice and I cannot play the trumpet very well at all.

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out of practice
adj. phr. Not in proper condition; unable to do something well because of lack of practice.
The basketball team got out of practice during the Christmas holidays.
Compare: OUT OF SHAPE.
Antonym: IN PRACTICE.

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