odd man out

noun

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

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In any case, Kepler seems to be the odd man out after the addition of Bader. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 Vientos has been the odd man out, as of late, especially with right-handed Starling Marte back and producing at the DH spot. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025 Drafting another might leave an odd man out, so Minnesota must weigh the ramifications of cutting one of these players. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 If Milwaukee decides to make another roster move, Jackson Jr. is probably the odd man out. Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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