odd man
The term "odd man" originates from Middle English and refers to someone who is left out or unmatched in a group or context.
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Definition
B2Social Situations
(common)A person who is left out or excluded from a group.
Example
- In a group of five friends, John was the odd man out when they paired up for the activity.
B2Social Situations
(common)An individual who is not paired with another in a situation where pairs are typically formed.
Example
- During the dance, she ended up as the odd man because there was an uneven number of participants.
C1Sports
(technical)A situation where one team has an extra player compared to the opposing team.
Example
- The coach decided to use an odd man strategy to gain a tactical advantage.
Similar
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