way out

• Phrase désignant une sortie, un moyen d'échapper à une situation difficile ou une solution à un problème. Peut aussi évoquer une idée ou une action non conventionnelle ou extrême.

A phrase referring to an exit, escape route, or solution to a difficult situation. Can also mean an unconventional or extreme idea or action.

1. Exit or escapeA2formal

   A means of leaving a place or situation.

   issue, sortie

   • The fire escape is the safest way out of the building.
   • He looked for a way out of the crowded room.
   • The sign pointed to the nearest way out.

2. Solution to a problemB1informal

   A method or strategy to resolve a difficult situation.

   Issue

   • We need to find a way out of this financial crisis.
   • She saw no way out of her dilemma.
   • Negotiation is the only way out of the conflict.

3. Unconventional or eccentricB2informalbritish

   Describing someone or something as unusual, strange, or outside the norm.

   excentrique, farfelu

   • His fashion sense is a bit way out for this office.
   • That idea is too way out for the committee to accept.
   • She has some way out opinions on modern art.