on the outside
idiomDefinition of on the outside
1
: on the outer side, edge, or surface of something
The number 22 car tried to pass the leader on the outside (of the track).
2
baseball
: on the side of home plate farthest from the batter
The next pitch was a fastball on the outside.
3
—used to describe someone's appearance I might seem calm on the outside, but I'm actually really nervous.
4
: not in prison
He looked forward to life on the outside again.