odd man out
noun
: a person who differs from the other members of a group
It looks like you're the odd man out on this particular issue.
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Every show’s got their characters that are sort of the odd man out or the antagonistic energies, and that’s who Rocky played.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Waters could be the odd man out.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Jonas Valanciunas was the odd man out.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
In that scenario, Team USA could end up being the odd man out.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Waters could be the odd man out.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Jonas Valanciunas was the odd man out.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
In that scenario, Team USA could end up being the odd man out.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for odd man out
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“Odd man out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20man%20out. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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