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.

Examples of on the inside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verstappen then lunged on the inside of Norris at Turn 8, a fast left-hander, and never came close to making the corner, forcing the McLaren wide. —Dan Cancian, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Plus, they’re designed with faux fur on the inside and suede on the outside. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

The open caseback has a hunter-style cover, engraved on the inside with a beehive motif. —Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024

There’s a zipper pouch on the inside to keep your keys and wallet safe, and there’s an exterior zip pocket that’s perfect for keeping your cell phone within reach. —Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024