English / phrase
Out of Practice
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Lacking current skill or proficiency in an activity due to lack of regular exercise
In context
01
The epigrapher was out of practice, so deciphering the ancient stone inscription took several hours.
02
I used to identify ancient terracotta shards easily, but I am somewhat out of practice now.
Synonyms
Rusty,unpracticed,out of form
Antonyms
In practice,well-practiced,proficient
Collocations
A bit out of practice,rusty and out of practice,get out of practice