on its way out

Meanings

prepositional phrase

Going out of fashion.
In the process of becoming redundant or obsolete.
The incandescent light bulb is on its way out.
Likely to break in the near future.
This phone is on its way out, it can barely hold a charge.

becoming obsolete

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on its way out,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20its%20way%20out.