SINCE 1828
out of touch
idiomDefinition of out of touch
1
: not communicating with each other
I don't know if he still lives there. We've been out of touch for some time.
2
: in a state of not knowing what is happening, how certain people feel, etc.
I've been away from the business for several years and feel quite out of touch.
—usually + with He is out of touch with the younger generation.
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