Definition of on the outside
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 appearanceI 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.
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