inside out
adverb
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
Examples of inside out in a Sentence
after 20 years of employment there, he has come to know the company inside out
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Always turn your ski socks inside out to minimize pilling, and wash in cold water on a gentle cycle with mild detergent.
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Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Turn these bags inside out and then line dry.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Beo Grace has also some clever design details, such as the hidden metal speaker grilles, a nod to Bang & Olufsen’s ethos of designing products outside in and inside out with an eye for detail.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Turn jeans inside out, wash on a gentle cycle, and skip fabric softener to reduce fading and wear.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Turn these bags inside out and then line dry.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Beo Grace has also some clever design details, such as the hidden metal speaker grilles, a nod to Bang & Olufsen’s ethos of designing products outside in and inside out with an eye for detail.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Turn jeans inside out, wash on a gentle cycle, and skip fabric softener to reduce fading and wear.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inside out
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“Inside out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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