on the outer
Meaning
Excluded, out of favour, or on the fringe of a group.
Example
Since the argument he's been on the outer with the rest of the team.
Origin
From 'the outer', the uncovered part of a sports ground where ordinary spectators stand.
Nearby words
- on the bugleSmelly; stinking.
- on the knockerExactly; promptly; on the dot. Often of payment: 'cash on the knocker'.
- on the Murray codOn the nod; on credit, especially of a bet placed without the money being handed over.
- on the noseSmelly; going off. Distasteful, objectionable or unpopular.
- on the wrong tramMistaken; on the wrong track.
- on your patAlone; by yourself.
- one-eyedFiercely and unreasonably partisan, especially as a sports supporter.
- one hand one bounceA backyard cricket rule letting a fielder take a catch one-handed after the ball has bounced once.