Definition of Outside the wire

Outside the wire

noun

• Outside the wire
  
  This refers to outside the fence and confines of a secured facility such as a military base or prison. Compare to freedom
  
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  If you want to smoke or carry personal weapons it has to be outside the wire.

  Last edited on Nov 23 2016. Submitted by Dr. P.D. Fisher on Nov 23 2016.

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Other terms relating to 'outside':
on the outside	Definitions include: not in prison.
outside the box	Definitions include: outside of convention or established tradition.
take it outside	Definitions include: to fight. Also take this outside.
think outside the box	Definitions include: to think of an unconventional solution or idea.
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2-10, the	Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
3rd degree, the	Definitions include: interrogation.
3 sheets to the wind	Definitions include: extremely intoxicated
411, the	Definitions include: information.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.	Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
about the size of it	Definitions include: a good estimate.
ace in the hole	Definitions include: a secret advantage.
across the board	Definitions include: inclusive.
add fuel to the fire	Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
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ahead of the curve	Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
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a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
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Other terms relating to 'wire':
down to the wire	Definitions include: with very little time remaining.
get (one's) wires crossed	Definitions include: to become confused.
hot-wire	Definitions include: to start a motor vehicle without keys.
live wire	Definitions include: an energetic person.
wire	Definitions include: a hidden microphone used to record conversations.

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