on the outside

idiom

1

: on the outer side, edge, or surface of something

The number 22 car tried to pass the leader on the outside (of the track).

2

baseball : on the side of home plate farthest from the batter

The next pitch was a fastball on the outside.

3

—used to describe someone's appearance

I might seem calm on the outside, but I'm actually really nervous.

4

: not in prison

He looked forward to life on the outside again.

Examples of on the outside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pineapple resembles a ruby on the outside and tastes super sweet on the inside, according to the sellers. —Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024

Wrap the spigot threads with Teflon tape, then screw the spigot into the union fitting on the outside of the barrel. —Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024