B1idiomeverydayIELTS-friendly
out of order
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not working, used about machines and public equipment
Seen on signs. In British informal speech it also means behaviour that is unacceptable: 'That comment was out of order.'
In context
The lift in our building is out of order again, so we have to walk up nine floors.
Sorry, the card machine is out of order. Can you pay in cash?
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