odd man out

odd man out
1. a method of selecting or eliminating a person from a group, as by matching coins, esp. in preparation for playing a game.
2. the person so selected or eliminated.
3. a game consisting of this method.
4. outsider (def. 2).
Also, odd-man-out.
[1885-90]

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