Phase Out
When you slowly end a friendship or want to remove someone insufferingly boring from your social group.
Phase Out by SunshineInMyPocket July 5, 2016
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phase out
A methodical and scientific approach of ending a relationship without the other person knowing. This method attempts to leave the post phase out relationship civil for both parties. If starting from a romantic relationship results often end in a casual friendship that can continue for years. Results vary based on expertise. The phase out is based on the principle that anything can be accomplished gradually. It's related to the old science experiment that a frog thrown into hot water will go into shock but a frog left in a pot that is warmed will be fine.
To accomplish a successful phase out, the phaser (person performing the phase out) must evaluate the relationship with the phasee (person being phased out) and arrive at an appropriately paced schedule. No two phase outs are exactly the same, because all relationships are different, but luckily they all use similar steps. The basic rule is to gradually reduce contact (phone, IM, physical) but not in huge jumps. Over the period of two months almost anyone can be phased out. When it comes to the actual breakup, it will often seem so natural to the phasee that they feel it was their idea.
To accomplish a successful phase out, the phaser (person performing the phase out) must evaluate the relationship with the phasee (person being phased out) and arrive at an appropriately paced schedule. No two phase outs are exactly the same, because all relationships are different, but luckily they all use similar steps. The basic rule is to gradually reduce contact (phone, IM, physical) but not in huge jumps. Over the period of two months almost anyone can be phased out. When it comes to the actual breakup, it will often seem so natural to the phasee that they feel it was their idea.
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Phase-out
Phase-out by Phased-out September 26, 2010
But eventually the word will phase out of existence
But eventually the word will phase out of existence by QwertyManWasTaken June 15, 2021
out of phase
Much confused with out of synch, it means that two objects are not in synchronization or are opposing each other. Can be used as an insult if pointed at a single person, meaning "Out of touch with reality"
1. My speakers are out of phase.. i must have crossed the wires
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2. Me and my ex-GF are so out of phase
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3. Bill is SO out of phase
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2. Me and my ex-GF are so out of phase
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3. Bill is SO out of phase
out of phase by FinalPhoenix September 24, 2003
Out-of-Phase Futulier
Out-of-Phase Futulier
out-of-phase futulier
noun
A person who creates, designs, or thinks for a future that hasn’t arrived yet, making their work feel strange, premature, or out of sync with the present.
out-of-phase futulier
noun
A person who creates, designs, or thinks for a future that hasn’t arrived yet, making their work feel strange, premature, or out of sync with the present.
Everyone thought it was nonsense, but that’s just what an out-of-phase futulier looks like.”
“He’s not behind the times — he’s an out-of-phase futulier. His work just isn’t for now.”
“He’s not behind the times — he’s an out-of-phase futulier. His work just isn’t for now.”
Out-of-Phase Futulier by Heymuse January 2, 2026
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This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
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