inside out
adverb
1
: in such a manner that the inner surface becomes the outer
turned the shirt inside out
2
: to a thorough degree
knows the subject inside out
3
: in or into a state of disarray often involving drastic reorganization
turned the business inside out
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Examples of inside out in a Sentence
after 20 years of employment there, he has come to know the company inside out
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Bonus: The pockets can all also turn inside out in case of a spill.
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Kayla Becker, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Hollywood’s traditional studio giants have seen their profit models turned inside out by the rise of streaming.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
The final moments with the Upside Down may turn fans inside out.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Kayla Becker, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Hollywood’s traditional studio giants have seen their profit models turned inside out by the rise of streaming.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
The final moments with the Upside Down may turn fans inside out.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Inside out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20out. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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