go out the window go out the window {v. phr.}, {informal} To go out of effect; be abandoned. During the war, the school dress code went out the window. Categories: add yours {informal} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment