
Be out of the game
Temporary Pause
It implies a pause, not necessarily a permanent stop, in participation.

After her injury, Maria will be out of the game until she recovers.
Focus Shift
Used when someone redirects attention from one aspect of life to another.

Since becoming a parent, Priya is out of the game in late-night parties.
Sports Origins
Originally sports-related but now used in various contexts.

Due to budget cuts, our research team is out of the game this year.
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