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

It’s made with a wool blend for warmth but is lined on the inside for extra comfort. —Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024

Iran has been battered by Israel from outside and dissent and economic turmoil on the inside. —Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024

For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024

Each bottle comes with 25 capsules with a small strip of paper on the inside. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024