odd one out
The term "odd one out" is often used in puzzles and games to identify the item or person that is different from the rest in a group.
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Definition
B1General
(common)A person or thing that is different from others in a group.
Example
- In a team of extroverts, she felt like the odd one out.
B2Puzzle
(educational)A puzzle where one must identify the item that does not fit with the others.
Example
- In the puzzle, you need to find the odd one out among the shapes.
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