out of the picture English

Meaning out of the picture meaning

What does out of the picture mean?

out of the picture Prepositional phrase

— (idiomatic) Not included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.

— (idiomatic, euphemistic) Dead, missing, or incarcerated.

— (idiomatic, dated) Not suiting or attuned to the situation; incongruous.