Odd man out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "odd man out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2020-12-15 06:12

Meaning of Odd man out

Synonyms:

the black sheep

Odd man out noun

American A person who is left out of a group because of being different or not being able to fit into the group.

Everyone in the group considers Jake the odd man out.

I was always the odd man out at school.

British A person who is remaining after others form a pair, group, unit, etc.

If we divide our group into four there will be an odd man out.

Other phrases about:

The Cheese Stands Alone

Used to say someone is alone 

Grammar and Usage of Odd man out

  • odd one out
  • odd man out

Origin of Odd man out

This idiom was recorded in the mid 19th century; its earliest use was found in The Times.

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