“on the outside looking in”
To be on the outside looking in means to feel excluded from a group, social circle, or situation — observing others who seem to belong or benefit from something you are not part of. It conveys a sense of longing, envy, or separation from an inner circle. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "on the outside looking in" in the video clips below.
Hear how "on the outside looking in" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Suit, Ted Lasso, You, Trash Taste, Lex Fridman and 5 more.
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YouTubeTrash Taste1.8M views · 2020-07-17
The Internet Kinda Sucks Right Now | Trash Taste #7
“on the outside looking in,”
And it's weird how like, … "Wow, they really just normalized
this amongst themselves.
Play at 1:07:50
YouTubeLex Fridman1.8M views · 2022-11-15
Chamath Palihapitiya: Money, Success, Startups, Energy, Poker & Happiness | Lex Fridman Podcast #338
“see on the outside looking in”
hopefully what they see is that what I … is a person that is clearly struggling
Play at 1:24:42
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO1.6M views · 2023-02-23
Lucy Hale Opens Up For The First Time About Eating Disorders, Relationships & Addiction | E224
“was on the outside looking in like I”
in a victim way I've always felt like I … never had a lot of friends I never felt
Play at 7:51
YouTubeThe Pivot Podcast371K views · 2025-09-09
Tennis star Taylor Townsend gets personal, US Open viral moment & handling disrespect | The Pivot
“>> on the outside looking in. I would I”
man. And … would personally consider that your
Play at 1:02:58
YouTubeRich Roll124K views · 2021-11-22
The MOST ASTONISHING Feat In the History of ENDURANCE? | 'Iron Cowboy' James + Sunny Lawrence
“So on the outside looking in you're like,”
or that journey, right? … okay, he's doing the swim,
Play at 42:59
YouTubeThe Infographics Show385K views · 2024-07-02
The Man Who Scares Even the FBI And Other Insane Psychopaths (Compilation)
“the outside looking in on the man's life”
kig was named Israel keys to those on … he was unassuming just a father to a
Play at 4:43
YouTubeVariety3.6M views · 2023-12-04
Robert Downey Jr. & Mark Ruffalo | Actors on Actors
“of being on the outside looking in.”
and I think still are
imbued with the sense … And when will it ever happen for us?
Play at 29:08
TV ShowSuit
Suit — S09E09
“that I'm still
on the outside looking in.”
Of course, that doesn't
change the fact … Well, maybe we should
do something about that.
Play at 7:05
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TV ShowTed Lasso
Ted Lasso — S02E05
“We're just on the outside looking in.”
We're just... … Judging them.
Play at 31:46
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TV ShowYou
You — S02E04
“No longer on the outside looking in,
thanks to you.”
I'm part of the tribe. … Did you invite him?
Play at 16:26
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