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

The house, which is painted navy blue on the outside with a standout yellow front door, is listed for $749,900. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

And while Hill’s playmaking wasn’t replaced by one wideout on the outside, two additions filled in to provide for a lot of his missing production. —The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025

Bills safety Micah Hyde started this season on the outside looking in while pondering his playing future. —Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025

The decisions coaches make will undoubtedly leave some stars on the outside looking in. Fans, players and media alike will soon find out who makes the cut. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025