out of season

out of season {adv. phr.}

1. Not at the right or lawful time for hunting or catching.

The boys were caught fishing out of season.

2. Not at the usual time for growing and selling.

The corn we get out of season is different from the kind we grow here.

Contrast: IN SEASON.

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