the odd man/one out

noun

: the person or thing that is different from the other members of a group

It looks like he's the odd one out on this particular issue.

All my college friends have gotten married. I'm the odd man out.

Examples of the odd man/one out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

If Domínguez is the choice for the Yankees on Sept. 1, Verdugo may eventually end up being the odd man out and could find his postseason roster spot in jeopardy. —

Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024 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 Annunen has made his case to not be the odd man out. —

Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the odd man/one out

Dictionary Entries Near the odd man/one out

Theocritus

the odd man/one out

the odds are in favor of (something)

See More Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

Style

“The odd man/one out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20odd%20man%2Fone%20out. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation