odd man out

noun

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

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But, if the Blue Jays are keen on evaluating their younger prospects, Lukes may be the odd man out again. Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 Despite throwing for 146 yards and three touchdowns in the Browns' preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks, Huntley was the odd man out due to Thompson-Robinson’s strong training camp and preseason. Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2024 The other odd man out is Kadarius Toney, the former first-round pick who didn’t have a positive snap in the preseason until Thursday’s game. Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024 With Oswaldo Cabrera playing third lately and Chisholm adding the position to his utility belt, LeMahieu now seems like the odd man out despite being owed $30 million over two seasons after 2024. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 July 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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