on the inside

adverb
UK: /ɒn ðə ɪnˈsaɪd/
US: /ɑːn ðə ɪnˈsaɪd/

  1. Knowing secret or private information that is not generally known.

    1. I knew on the inside that the company was going to be sold soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Being on the inside, she knew which projects were likely to get funding. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

interior member
on the inside preposition

  1. In prison or jail.

    1. He is on the inside for robbery. [ ] [ ]
    2. Life on the inside is very difficult, according to former inmates. [ ] [ ]
on the inside adjective

  1. Being part of a group or organization, especially one that is powerful or secretive.

    1. She felt on the inside after joining the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was on the inside of the political machine and knew all the secrets. [ ] [ ]
on the inside noun

  1. The inner part or surface of something.

    1. The on the inside of the box was lined with velvet. [ ] [ ]
    2. She painted the on the inside of the house bright colors to make it cheerful. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "on the inside" is /ɒn ðə ɪnˈsaɪd/ in British English and /ɑːn ðə ɪnˈsaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "on the inside": interior, member.

Example usage of "on the inside": "I knew on the inside that the company was going to be sold soon.". More examples on the page.