out of true
idiomPart oftrue
out of true — idiom
1. not positioned, arranged, or shaped correctly — so that something is crooked, un
1.idiom
Definition
not positioned, arranged, or shaped correctly — so that something is crooked, uneven, or not working smoothly because it has moved slightly from the proper angle or line.
Example
After the accident the car's steering wheel was out of true and pulled to the left.
A wooden door can swell in damp weather and become out of true, making it hard to shut.