out of order
idiom
1
: not working properly : not able to be used
The elevator's out of order again.
2
: not following the formal rules of a meeting, court session, etc.
At the last town council meeting, her proposal was ruled out of order by the mayor.
The mayor ruled her out of order.
3
British, informal
: beyond what is reasonable or allowable : not right or appropriate
Your behavior was completely out of order.
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