on the outside
The phrase "on the outside" is versatile, often used to describe external positions, appearances, or statuses.
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Definition
B1General
(common)Located or situated on the external surface or part of something.
Example
- The label is on the outside of the box.
B2Appearance
(common)Perceived or appearing from an external perspective.
Example
- She seemed happy on the outside, but she was struggling internally.
B2Social
(informal)Not being part of a particular group, organization, or system.
Example
- He always felt like he was on the outside looking in.
B2Legal
(informal, UK)Not in prison; free from incarceration.
Example
- After years in jail, he found it hard to adjust to life on the outside.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the outside":
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