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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a little outside" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is slightly beyond a certain limit or boundary, whether physical or metaphorical.
Example: "The temperature today is a little outside what we expected for this time of year."
Alternatives: "slightly beyond" or "a bit out of bounds".
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But, hey, there's no law against being a little outside the mainstream.
We're a little outside the box".
I always felt a little outside.
But troubled enterprises often benefit from a little outside counsel.
"I think he wanted to throw it a little outside".
"I ran a little outside my fitness level," she said.
"We needed a little outside help," Mr. Wardropper said.
I wanted to do something a little outside of myself".
Again though, the ball pitched a little outside the line.
It's a particularly festive presentation and something a little outside of the usual shortcake box.
He said: "They may try to patrol a little outside the security bubble.
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