out-of-sight

[ out-uhv-sahyt ]

adjective

1. Slang. fantastic; great; marvelous:

   an out-of-sight guitarist.

2. beyond reason; exceedingly high:

   out-of-sight hospital bills.

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-of-sight¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

He said California is on the cusp of more dedicated efforts to replenish water reserves that have long been largely out-of-sight, out-of-mind.

From Los Angeles Times

In others, like the Phoenix recycling center he designed with the artist Linnea Glatt, he created a structure that invited the public to observe how its waste was handled, turning what had been an out-of-sight, out-of-mind process into a source for education and even civic pride.

From New York Times

"Our key behavioural finding is that -- across all three populations -- male grackles were faster than female grackles at relearning the location of an out-of-sight treat. This robust result means male grackles are more efficient foragers in uncertain environments," said Breen.

From Science Daily

Under the proposed new rules, out-of-sight flights would be allowed at low altitude in areas where other aircraft would not be expected to operate.

From BBC

Rant to block after block of nearby apartment, town house and condo residents who over fill their dumpsters while recycling gets the “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” treatment.

From Seattle Times