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

Recent Examples on the Web

So, that essentially ends his chances at qualifying. Prediction: The current top eight advances, and the players on the outside looking in remain that way. —Todd Boss, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

These s'mores cookies are firm on the outside with buttery, crispy edges. —Kermilia White, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024

Police said the incendiary devices were placed on the outside of the boxes. —Bradford Betz, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024

Choose alcohol-free products to protect the oily layer on the outside of the skin. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024