the mp often had a different opinion from the accepted party policies 140

THE MP WAS OFTEN OUT OF STEP WITH HIS PARTYS POLICES

OUT OF STEP

1. not having the same ideas or beliefs as a group you are part of The governor's remarks show she is seriously out of step with voters.
2. not aware of something Many parents are surprisingly out of step with the reality of drugs in their children's lives.
Usage notes: often used as a criticism: My dad's clothing store, once successful, is now dismissed as old and out of ste