on the inside

phrase

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

Those on the inside were initially compelled to make fun of it. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Jaylon Moore, who appeared to be losing the job to Benson at right tackle, will play on the right, with the Chiefs’ usual three on the inside. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Timothy Castagne, the right-back, was dragged out of position for the first goal, leaving Joachim Andersen exposed, while Anan Khalaili broke on the inside of left-back Antonee Robinson in the lead-up to the winner. — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

With a slightly longer handle than her Khaite bag, this faux leather option has a convenient magnet closure and small pocket on the inside. — Neha Tandon, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the inside

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide