out of keeping (with something)

out of keeping (with something)
out of keeping (with something)
[of something said or some behavior] failing to fit in with something. •

This kind of thing is completely out of keeping with our standards of behavior.

That is quite out of keeping with your statement of yesterday.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • out of keeping with something — out of keeping with (something) in keeping with (something) in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation, style, or tradition. The antique desk seems out of keeping with the modern furniture in the rest of the house …   New idioms dictionary

  • out of keeping with something — in keeping/out of keeping/with something phrase in the same manner or style not in the same manner or style as something else a custom in keeping with tradition buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings Thesaurus: similar and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • out of keeping (with something) — out of ˈkeeping (with sth) idiom not appropriate or expected in a particular situation; not in agreement with sth • The painting is out of keeping with the rest of the room. Main entry: ↑keepingidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • out of keeping with — (something) in keeping with (something) in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation, style, or tradition. The antique desk seems out of keeping with the modern furniture in the rest of the house …   New idioms dictionary

  • out of keeping with — not agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something) Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance. The modern décor was out of keeping with the church s architecture. • • • Main Entry: ↑kee …   Useful english dictionary

  • in keeping with something — in keeping/out of keeping/with something phrase in the same manner or style not in the same manner or style as something else a custom in keeping with tradition buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings Thesaurus: similar and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • in keeping with — CONSISTENT WITH, in harmony with, in accord with, in agreement with, in line with, in character with, compatible with; appropriate to, befitting, suitable for. → keeping * * * in keeping with In accord with, suitable to • • • Main Entry: ↑keep *… …   Useful english dictionary

  • keeping — UK [ˈkiːpɪŋ] / US [ˈkɪpɪŋ] noun in keeping/out of keeping with something in the same manner or style/not in the same manner or style as something else a custom in keeping with tradition buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings in …   English dictionary

  • keeping — keep|ing [ kipıŋ ] noun uncount in/out of keeping with something in/not in the same manner or style as something else: a custom in keeping with tradition buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • keeping — ► NOUN ▪ the action of keeping something. ● in (or out of) keeping with Cf. ↑out of keeping with …   English terms dictionary

  • keeping — keep|ing [ˈki:pıŋ] n 1.) in keeping (with sth) matching something or suitable in a particular situation ▪ In keeping with tradition, everyone wore black. 2.) out of keeping (with sth) not matching something or not suitable in a particular… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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