be out of sorts

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Rangnick will also have noted that for all United's defensive intentions in that first half, they were careless in possession and invited Chelsea pressure, especially Bruno Fernandes as he continues to be out of sorts.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2021

After a while the Blue-gum said rather crossly, "You seem to be out of sorts this morning."

From A Book for Kids by Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James)

"Don't you know what it is to be out of sorts?"

From A Crooked Path A Novel by Alexander, Mrs.

Some night he will be out of sorts and find it hard to go to sleep.

From The Patient Observer And His Friends by Strunsky, Simeon

Not liking to be out of sorts, I turned to him, and with the best kind of good nature told him not to come within grasping distance.

From The Adventures of My Cousin Smooth by Templeton, Timothy