on the inside

idiom

: on the inner side, edge, or surface of something

The number 22 car tried to pass the leader on the inside (of the track).

baseball : on the side of home plate nearest the batter

The next pitch was a fastball on the inside.

—used to describe how someone is feeling

She may have seemed happy, but really she was sad on the inside.

: in a position within an organization or group : working for an organization

The bank robbers must have had help from someone on the inside.

: in prison

He wondered what life was like on the inside.

Examples of on the inside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This all-terrain mat has padded insulation on the inside and a waterproof barrier that keeps moisture from seeping through when placed on wet ground. —

Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 In your podcast, one of the images that struck me the most was the plaque of your grandfather, and the fact that his plaque is on the outside of Tiger Stadium, while the other Tiger greats, the other Detroit greats, are on the inside of Tiger Stadium. —

Abc News, ABC News, 30 May 2024 Joey Logano still leads, with Brad Keselowski on the inside and Tyler Reddick on the outside behind him. —

Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024 Spread 1 Tbsp mustard on the inside of the pocket of each croissant. —

Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the inside

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