[Idiom] OUT OF THE LOOP. - Catch Up with Common English Expressions for Information Gap

Not informed or up-to-date.

Being "out of the loop" means not being kept informed about something. It refers to a situation where you're not a part of the circle (or loop) where information is being shared, like being the only one in a group who doesn't know the inside joke.

Example Sentences

1. She felt out of the loop after returning from her vacation.

   She felt uninformed and disconnected after returning from her vacation.

2. I've been out of the loop; what's the latest update on the project?

   I've been uninformed; what's the latest update on the project?

3. He tried to catch up with all the departmental changes after being out of the loop during his medical leave.

   He tried to catch up with all the departmental changes after being uninformed during his medical leave.