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

In this next example, against the same opponents the previous season, De Cuyper stays wide and Tzolis runs in behind on the inside to assist Romeo Vermant. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Marked down a rare 36 percent, these chic loafers are crafted from sleek leather for a streamlined, sophisticated look on the outside and a pillowy feel on the inside, leaving all-day comfort at the forefront. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

The Sparks should be scoring more twos on the inside, especially if Reese is out. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Sara showed other visitors how to download an app called GettingOut, which allowed relatives to communicate with people on the inside. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for on the inside

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