on the outside
idiom
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
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The pineapple resembles a ruby on the outside and tastes super sweet on the inside, according to the sellers.
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Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Wrap the spigot threads with Teflon tape, then screw the spigot into the union fitting on the outside of the barrel.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
Carlsbad has a big arm of its own on the outside in Derek Bashford, who finished with nine kills and 11 digs.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
The actual process was conducted an hour before the results aired live on television, and NBA security ensured no one on the outside of the room was aware of the draft order before NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum unveiled it in front of a global television audience.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024
With Brandon Stephens on the outside, Wiggins on the other side and Marlon Humphrey playing over the slot, the Ravens should have good nickel and dime packages.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2024
Types of asphyxiation include: Mechanical asphyxia: A physical force on the outside of the body prevents you from breathing.
—Korin Miller, Health, 10 May 2024
The windshield was smashed and the hood dented, but the damage didn’t appear to be too extensive on the outside.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
For example, some people might inadvertently place more weight on the outside of their foot than the inside, and this uneven distribution can cause a buildup of pressure in the knee that ultimately leads to a cracking sensation and sound, Dr. Chow says.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 May 2024
Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Wrap the spigot threads with Teflon tape, then screw the spigot into the union fitting on the outside of the barrel.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
Carlsbad has a big arm of its own on the outside in Derek Bashford, who finished with nine kills and 11 digs.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
The actual process was conducted an hour before the results aired live on television, and NBA security ensured no one on the outside of the room was aware of the draft order before NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum unveiled it in front of a global television audience.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024
With Brandon Stephens on the outside, Wiggins on the other side and Marlon Humphrey playing over the slot, the Ravens should have good nickel and dime packages.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2024
Types of asphyxiation include: Mechanical asphyxia: A physical force on the outside of the body prevents you from breathing.
—Korin Miller, Health, 10 May 2024
The windshield was smashed and the hood dented, but the damage didn’t appear to be too extensive on the outside.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
For example, some people might inadvertently place more weight on the outside of their foot than the inside, and this uneven distribution can cause a buildup of pressure in the knee that ultimately leads to a cracking sensation and sound, Dr. Chow says.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 May 2024
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“On the outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20outside. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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