out of practice

• Описывает состояние, когда кто-то утратил прежние навыки или умения в каком-либо деле из-за того, что не занимался им или не практиковался в течение некоторого времени.

Describes a state where someone has lost their former skill or proficiency in an activity due to not having performed or practiced it for a period of time.

1. Lack of recent practiceB1informal

   Not as good at something as you used to be because you have not done it for a long time.

   Потеря навыка

   • I used to play the piano well, but I'm out of practice now.
   • He was out of practice and missed several easy shots.
   • She felt out of practice when she returned to the gym after a year.