odd man out

noun

: a person who differs from the other members of a group

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Ty Emberson appears to be the odd man out entering training camp, and Bowman may want to make a move in order to reduce the massive cap numbers this group will earn next season. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 June 2025 The acquisition of Seth Jones at the trade deadline moved him as the odd man out when the team is at full strength. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025 Bane seemed to be the odd man out from the shortcomings, and now the Grizzlies have a lot of work to do. Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025 Payne was often the odd man out of position in those rotations. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for odd man out

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of odd man out was in 1873

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“Odd man out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20man%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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