inside out
adverb
Definition of inside out
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
First Known Use of inside out
circa 1600
INSIDE OUT Defined for Kids
inside out
adverb
Definition of inside out for Students
1 : in such a way that the inner surface becomes the outer Your shirt is inside out.
2 : in or into a confused or disorganized state The room was turned inside out.
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