on the/someone's/something's way out
idiom
1
: leaving a place or position
Would you mind closing the door on your way out?
There are rumors that the superintendent of schools is on the way out.
2
: becoming no longer popular
He incorrectly predicted that the Internet would be on its way out within three years.
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The deterrent for the Cardinals is that the Rays are in no position to move Bradley right now, but with the looming return of Shane McClanahan and a deep starting rotation, Bradley could be on the way out if the Cardinals decided to clear up the logjam behind the plate in the minor leagues.
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Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
With serials on the way out, the Man of Steel next flew into theaters for a feature-length adventure.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Be sure to grab homemade German potato salad on the way out.
—Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Kohberger then exited the home through the same sliding door, and on the way out walked past one of the surviving roommates, who opened her bedroom door after hearing strange noises.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
With serials on the way out, the Man of Steel next flew into theaters for a feature-length adventure.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Be sure to grab homemade German potato salad on the way out.
—Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Kohberger then exited the home through the same sliding door, and on the way out walked past one of the surviving roommates, who opened her bedroom door after hearing strange noises.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 July 2025
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“On the/someone's/something's way out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%2Fsomeone%27s%2Fsomething%27s%20way%20out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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