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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Just hang the tri-fold 14-pocket hanging organizer on the inside of the closet to reveal all of your clothes neatly rolled into pockets for easy access.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
The soft material on the inside of the footmuff kept my toddler warm and comfy.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
Plus, gnocchi actually benefit from pan-frying, getting crispy on the outside while staying pillowy on the inside.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Cookbook author Kristina Cho’s recipe delivers a satisfying bite that’s crisp and crackly on the outside, and tender and chewy on the inside.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
The soft material on the inside of the footmuff kept my toddler warm and comfy.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
Plus, gnocchi actually benefit from pan-frying, getting crispy on the outside while staying pillowy on the inside.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Cookbook author Kristina Cho’s recipe delivers a satisfying bite that’s crisp and crackly on the outside, and tender and chewy on the inside.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2025.
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