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.
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This Blueberry Dump Cake combines blueberry pie filling with cake mix for a result that is warm and gooey on the inside and golden brown and crispy on top.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Then head over to Union Station to see the lights on the outside and the Miracle pop-up on the inside.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
Crafted from fine Italian leather, this boxy Quince piece adds a bit more structure and function to the classic crossbody bag, while boasting three different compartments on the inside to keep you and your belongings adequately organized.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
The chicken was crunchy on the outside but moist and tender (pardon the pun) on the inside.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Then head over to Union Station to see the lights on the outside and the Miracle pop-up on the inside.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
Crafted from fine Italian leather, this boxy Quince piece adds a bit more structure and function to the classic crossbody bag, while boasting three different compartments on the inside to keep you and your belongings adequately organized.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
The chicken was crunchy on the outside but moist and tender (pardon the pun) on the inside.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the inside
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“On the inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20inside. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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