odd man out
noun
: a person who differs from the other members of a group
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The odd man out could have been left fielder Nathan Lukes, a league-average hitter and strong defender who turns 32 in July.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Heading into Perez’s second and final session in charge of Republicans’ agenda in the House, the dynamic has changed, and Perez may be the odd man out.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
When Campbell makes his return to the big leagues, Mayer may be the odd man out.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
As the Broncos frequently went to heavier doses of heavier personnel against Washington on Sunday, Franklin often felt like the odd man out.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Heading into Perez’s second and final session in charge of Republicans’ agenda in the House, the dynamic has changed, and Perez may be the odd man out.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
When Campbell makes his return to the big leagues, Mayer may be the odd man out.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
As the Broncos frequently went to heavier doses of heavier personnel against Washington on Sunday, Franklin often felt like the odd man out.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Odd man out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20man%20out. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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