on the way out

in procinto di uscire, in uscita

Stare lasciando un luogo o essere sul punto di lasciarlo.

In inglese semplice: Leaving a place, or just about to leave it.

• I am on the way out.
• She was already on the way out when you called.
• Are you on the way out, or can we talk?

Come si usa: be on the way out (I am on the way out, so please be quick.)

Sinonimi: leaving, departing

Espressioni comuni: on the way out, on someone’s way out

uscendo, all’uscita

Mentre una persona sta lasciando un luogo.

In inglese semplice: While someone is leaving a place.

• Turn off the lights on the way out.
• He thanked the staff on the way out.
• I picked up my coat on the way out of the restaurant.

Come si usa: on the way out of + place (Please close the gate on the way out of the garden.)

Sinonimi: while leaving

Espressioni comuni: on the way out, on someone’s way out

in declino, in via di scomparsa

Diventare meno di moda o essere usato sempre meno.

In inglese semplice: Becoming less fashionable or less widely used.

• That style is on the way out.
• Printed tickets seem to be on the way out.
• Is this trend already on the way out?

Come si usa: be on the way out (That style is on the way out.)

Sinonimi: declining, going out of fashion

Espressioni comuni: on the way out, on something’s way out