Etymology

like it's going out of style

like it's go·ing out of style

Today it means: Of engaging in an activity: enthusiastically; to an excessive degree. Full definition →

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The story

A reference to someone engaging in an activity intensely, as if afraid that it will become unavailable or unpopular before they can get the most out of it.

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