out of position
adjectiveUK /ˌaʊt əv pəˈzɪʃən/
US /ˌaʊt əv pəˈzɪʃən/
Not in the right place where you should be.
The goalie was out of position, so the ball went into the net.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Standing or placed somewhere that makes it hard to do your job well.
The defender was caught out of position when the winger ran past him.
3. Not lined up correctly with other things.
One of the chairs was out of position, so the row looked crooked.
4. In sports, being in a spot that breaks the rules of the game.
The striker was out of position and the referee called offside.