Sentence examples for a little outside from inspiring English sources

The 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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