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Meaning of out of proportion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Not in a proper or pleasing relation to other things, especially in terms of size.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Suomi kohtuuton suhteeton
Français disproportionné hors de proportion

Examples

“I only said that she wasn't as young as she used to be, and her response was out of proportion.”
“Six days of the week it [work] soils / With its sickening poison — / Just for paying a few bills! / That's out of proportion.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

out of question out of rack out of reach out of season out of service out of shape

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