on the outside

phrase

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

Wingo also thrived, catching seven passes for 121 yards and a score, foreshadowing the issues opponents will have trying to blanket both him and Coleman on the outside. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The logos on the outside of the garment, the label on the collar, the brand story in the ad campaign—those become the public face of success. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The iPhone Duo uses a book-style folding design, allowing its large inner display to open while retaining a smaller screen on the outside when closed. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

The phone has a screen on the outside and opens up to reveal a larger display inside, with cameras on the back, front and inside. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the outside

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide