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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So much can change between now and then that forecasting who the odd man out will be is an impossible exercise.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
At the end of all of those questions lies a consistent predicament — Slaggert may be one of the odd men out.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Colton could also be the odd man out if the Avs want to do a longer deal with Drury.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
As the odd man out, Meta does not have a public cloud, and its capex increase was frowned upon by investors.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
At the end of all of those questions lies a consistent predicament — Slaggert may be one of the odd men out.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Colton could also be the odd man out if the Avs want to do a longer deal with Drury.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
As the odd man out, Meta does not have a public cloud, and its capex increase was frowned upon by investors.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
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“Odd man out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20man%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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