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

Inside the luxury weekender bag, there are separate zipped and document pockets, while on the outside, another zip pocket provides additional compartmentalized storage — something of a necessity for carryalls, especially while on the go. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Picture your typical four-man front with two defensive ends on the outside shoulders of the offensive tackles in the C-gap. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Entering the game with a shoulder injury designation, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane dressed but did not play, leaving L’Jarius Sneed on the outside opposite Nohl Williams to start. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Whichever team fails to take the division may land on the outside of the playoff picture, so Houston still has plenty to play for. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the outside

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