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

For the main course, the lamb kabab slid straight off the skewer, charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

The replica white frieze that lines the roof of the upper decks is a nice touch, too, along with the gold leaf lettering on the outside. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026

In Thursday’s practice, Lamb was active both out of the slot and on the outside finding a lot of action across the middle. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Frozen foods can cook on the outside and remain ice-cold in the center. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for on the outside

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