Idiom of the day :- Out of action

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

I’m sure Chad would like to help his friend win an argument with the neighbor’s dog but, unfortunately, he’s out of action. ‘Personally,’ Chad whispered, ‘the way things are going in there I’m glad I’m out of action today.’ A person ( or a cat ) out of action is unable to work or perform, usually because of an illness.