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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Beloki knows the festival inside out.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The reversible tote bag comes in 24 colors, and as the name suggests, each can be flipped inside out for a totally different aesthetic.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Figures of Crisis makes productive use of this commonplace idea by tackling it head-on and turning it inside out.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Turning them inside out isn’t always practical—especially with structured coats.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The reversible tote bag comes in 24 colors, and as the name suggests, each can be flipped inside out for a totally different aesthetic.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Figures of Crisis makes productive use of this commonplace idea by tackling it head-on and turning it inside out.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Turning them inside out isn’t always practical—especially with structured coats.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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