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Phrase(s): out of touch (with someone or something)
Fig. knowing no news of someone or something; not keeping informed of the developments relating to someone or something. • I’ve been out of touch with my brother for many years. • I couldn’t go back into mechanics because I’ve been out of touch for too long.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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No longer in contact or communication, as in John and Mark have been out of touch for years, or That speech showed he's out of touch with his constituency. This metaphoric expression alludes to physical contact. [Late 1800s] Also see IN TOUCH.
American Heritage Idioms