out the window

phrase

: out of existence, use, or consideration

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Without completely tossing your wallet out the window, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are an easy choice that checks all these boxes. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 The robbers then snatched various items from display cases in the space and escaped out the window in a mere eight minutes. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 The site points out that dogs sticking their head or paws out the window could lead to them darting out or getting injured, and the brand says pets should be restricted to the backseat. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 When the moment came for Mazurek to hop out the window and glide down to the altar — to the theme of Skyfall, of course — the newlywed shared that the guests were shocked, as the stunt was a surprise to everyone in attendance outside of the bride. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for out the window

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“Out the window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20the%20window. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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