🎷 Far Out: Jazzin’ Up the Everyday Expressions 🚀
Far Out
Definition
Originating in the 1950s jazz scene, the term “far out” originally described particularly avant-garde performances. It soon expanded to mean outstanding or extraordinary, both as an adjective (“this performance is far out”) and an enthusiastic interjection (“This is great—far out!”).
Synonyms
- Extraordinary
- Amazing
- Outstanding
- Radical
- Groovy (another jazzy friend)
Antonyms
- Mundane
- Ordinary
- Conventional
- Unremarkable
Humorous Quotes
- “Did you hear that solo? That wasn’t just far out, it was on another planet!” - A Jazz Aficionado
- “Calling this meal far out is an understatement; my taste buds just took a trip to the moon!” - An Overzealous Food Critic
Inspirational Proverbs and Expressions
- “Dance to your own beat, even if people think it’s far out.”
- “Innovation often starts with the far-out ideas.”
Cultural References
Literature/Books:
- On the Road by Jack Kerouac - The quintessential beatnik novel, embodying the “far-out” spirit of the 1950s.
Songs:
- “Far Out” by Sonique - This techno track brings the energy of the 1950s expression to modern beats.
- “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck - A fundamental jazz piece that helped redefine what “far out” could mean musically.
Movies:
- Thelma & Louise (1991) - A literal journey that takes the protagonists to some “far-out” places, both physically and emotionally.
- Easy Rider (1969) - The epitome of living life in the “far-out” lane.
Related Terms and Expressions
- Off the beaten path
- Pushing the envelope
- Out of the box
- Thinking astral (a cosmic version!)
- Venture into the wild
### Which of these is a real idiom?
- [x] Far out
- [ ] Fly with rubber wings
- [ ] Glow like a jellybean
- [ ] Quack with jazz hands
> **Explanation:** "Far out" is a genuine idiom originating from jazz, meaning something avant-garde or outstanding. The rest are whimsical inventions!
### Which phrase is genuine?
- [ ] Dancing with salad tongs
- [x] Off the beaten path
- [ ] Yodeling with a saw
- [ ] Jenks made it!
> **Explanation:** "Off the beaten path" is a real idiom, meaning something unconventional or little known. The others are pure flights of fancy.
### True or False: 'Thinking astral' is a real idiom
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Thinking astral" might sound far out, but it's not a recognized idiom. The idea is truly out of this world!
### Match the type of art with the idiom:
- Avant-garde performance
- [x] Far out
- Predictable plot
- [ ] Far out
- Mundane routine
- [ ] Far out
> **Explanation:** Only avant-garde performances are far out; predictable plots and mundane routines are the exact opposite!
### True or False: 'Pushing the envelope' means trying to extend the limits.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True. Pushing the envelope means trying to extend known boundaries, much like how "far out" performances in jazz broke new ground.
### Which of these movies exemplifies the phrase 'far out'?
- [x] Easy Rider
- [ ] The Accountant
- [ ] Sleepless in Seattle
- [ ] Psycho
> **Explanation:** "Easy Rider" embodies the term "far out" with its counterculture road trip. The others, although great, don’t capture the spirit.
As you embrace the far-out aspects of life, remember that each new, wild idea may well be the next cornerstone of innovation. Keep pushing the boundaries and know that greatness often lies just beyond the ordinary.
Best words in crazy places, V. J. Verbalways
