Definition & Meaning of "Out of control"

Out of control

/ˌaʊtəv kəntɹˈəʊl/

/ˌaʊɾəv kəntɹˈoʊl/

used to describe a situation or a person that is not being managed or regulated properly, resulting in chaos or recklessness

Example

By next month, I predict Claire will have met trouble halfway so frequently that her anxiety is out of control.

Their relationship spirals out of control as trust diminishes and conflicts intensify.

If conflicts are not resolved, their working relationship could spiral out of control.

The project is spiraling out of control due to mismanagement and lack of communication.

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