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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Angie Djoko was a force on the inside with 27 points and 22 rebounds, backing a stellar defensive showing from Danvers to overpower Peabody, 52-28, in a Northeastern Conference tilt.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The Lark Bozeman This Main Street standout boasts a midcentury modern throwback vibe on the outside and a boutique-like warmth on the inside.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Thanks to whipped egg whites, these cookies are airy and crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The Lark Bozeman This Main Street standout boasts a midcentury modern throwback vibe on the outside and a boutique-like warmth on the inside.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Thanks to whipped egg whites, these cookies are airy and crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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“On the inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20inside. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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