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out of stage
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "out of stage" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a misinterpretation of "off stage" or "out of the spotlight," which are commonly used expressions. Example: "The actor was nervous about performing, but he felt more comfortable when he was out of stage during rehearsals."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
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Wiki
Alternative expressions(2)
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Exact Expressions
7 human-written examples
Now 58, he was a teenager and fresh out of stage school when he got the part "I think probably the over-riding thought is – why didn't we make any money out of it?
News & Media
But if they got woken up out of stage two sleep, which is a medium depth of sleep, their accuracy fell to almost 50percentt.
News & Media
Though his appearance was put in doubt after he crashed out of stage 1 of the Vuelta a Castilla y León and broke his collarbone, Armstrong announced on 16 April that he would start the Giro despite undergoing surgery for his injury.
Wiki
When researchers woke them up out of stage four sleep, which is the deepest sleep of the night, the participants were only right 35percentt of the time, meaning that most of the time, they got woken up out of the deepest sleep and thought they had been awake.
News & Media
It got to be a bit of a sound massacre as some Louis Armstrong-esque voice drifted out of the overhead speakers, while the band's choppy testing sounds fumbled their way out of stage's side speakers.
News & Media
Although 32% of patients reclassified out of stage 3a had no documented comorbidity that would entail annual CVD risk factor assessment as part of a chronic disease management programme, an estimated 12% of these patients did indeed have elevated CVD risk.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
53 human-written examples
Out-of-stage embryos were removed with a 10 μl pipette tip connected to a Cell Tram Vario (920002111; Eppendorf, Hauppauge, NY).
Science
When Pruitt dropped out because of stage fright, he was replaced by Flanigan.
News & Media
Act 1, Satie Studs/Ogives Composite, is a luxuriantly cool marking-out of stage space, set to a Satie Prelude, and costumed by Stevie Stewart in black and white.
News & Media
The problem came when such tricks are performed in front of a mass audience who are not versed in the ins and outs of stage magic, Trillo said.
News & Media
The impact of the first-line treatment in the out-of-hospital stage was surprisingly small.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing a location not visible to the audience during a performance, use "offstage". For instance, "The actor waited offstage for his cue."
Common error
Avoid using "out of stage" to describe a location or action related to a performance. Use "offstage" to denote the area not visible to the audience, or use phrases like "leave the stage" to describe the act of exiting the stage.
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Linguistic Context
"Out of stage" is a prepositional phrase that appears with varied meanings, often as a misunderstanding of other correct expressions. Ludwig AI indicates its use is often incorrect in standard written English, recommending alternatives like "offstage".
Frequent in
News & Media
30%
Science
30%
Wiki
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "out of stage" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English, as noted by Ludwig AI. While it appears in some contexts, including news, science, and wiki sources, its usage is infrequent and often represents a misunderstanding of terms like "offstage" or "out of the spotlight". It's crucial to use more precise and grammatically sound alternatives to ensure clarity and accuracy in writing. When referring to the area not visible to the audience, "offstage" is the appropriate term. For indicating a removal from public attention, "out of the spotlight" serves better. In essence, while "out of stage" exists, its limited and often incorrect usage makes it advisable to opt for clearer alternatives.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
leave the stage
Indicates a physical departure from the stage, whether temporarily or permanently.
exit the stage
A more formal way to say "leave the stage", often used in stage directions.
offstage
Refers to the area not visible to the audience during a performance; implies a location rather than an action.
out of the spotlight
Signifies a removal from public attention or prominence.
overcome stage fright
Focuses specifically on conquering the anxiety associated with performing.
get over stage fright
An informal way to say "overcome stage fright".
no longer performing
Indicates that someone has stopped performing, often professionally.
retire from performing
Implies a formal and often permanent cessation of performances.
pass a phase
Signifies the end of a specific period or stage in life.
grow out of a phase
Similar to "pass a phase", implying a natural progression beyond a certain stage.
FAQs
What does it mean to be "offstage"?
Being "offstage" refers to the area of a theater that is not visible to the audience during a performance. It's where actors wait for their cues and stagehands prepare for scene changes.
What is a better way to say "out of stage" in the context of a theatrical performance?
Instead of "out of stage", use "offstage" to refer to the area not visible to the audience, or use "leave the stage" or "exit the stage" to describe the action of departing from the stage.
How can I express the idea of no longer being in the public eye instead of using "out of stage"?
To convey the idea of no longer being in the public eye, you can use the phrase "out of the spotlight".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
78%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested