odd man out

noun

: a person who differs from the other members of a group

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James Earl Carter was always the odd man out in the former president's club, at least until Donald Trump joined their ranks. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 In fact, contrary to California’s glitzy image, Reagan and Schwarzenegger are the odd men out in a long line of drab, largely ho-hum candidates who have been elected to the state’s top office. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025 Smith was the odd man out at Trackhouse Racing after Spire signed Michael McDowell to replace him in the No. 71 car. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Flaherty is the odd man out, alongside Walker Buehler, who's already signed a contract with the Red Sox. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for odd man out 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of odd man out was in 1873

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“Odd man out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20man%20out. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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