on the inside
idiom
1
: on the inner side, edge, or surface of something
The number 22 car tried to pass the leader on the inside (of the track).
2
baseball
: on the side of home plate nearest the batter
The next pitch was a fastball on the inside.
3
—used to describe how someone is feeling
She may have seemed happy, but really she was sad on the inside.
4
: in a position within an organization or group : working for an organization
The bank robbers must have had help from someone on the inside.
5
: in prison
He wondered what life was like on the inside.
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Currently 41 percent off, this small but mighty day bag has tons of pockets and pouches on the inside, outside, and even the strap.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
In many people, the swirls appear on the inside, where the hairs tend to stand up in different directions.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
Cooked in hot coals until fluffy on the inside and charred on the outside, these sweet potatoes need little adornment—honey, briny feta, and chile flakes or hot sauce—to become a smoky, satisfying fireside treat.
—Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
The incident caused both drivers to lose several positions, while Austin Hill capitalized on the situation by finding a gap on the inside line and becoming the first one to cross the finish line.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
In many people, the swirls appear on the inside, where the hairs tend to stand up in different directions.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
Cooked in hot coals until fluffy on the inside and charred on the outside, these sweet potatoes need little adornment—honey, briny feta, and chile flakes or hot sauce—to become a smoky, satisfying fireside treat.
—Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
The incident caused both drivers to lose several positions, while Austin Hill capitalized on the situation by finding a gap on the inside line and becoming the first one to cross the finish line.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the inside
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“On the inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20inside. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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