Inside out
adverb
With the inner part facing out.
He accidentally wore his shirt inside out.
Often appears as...
- wear something inside out
- turn something inside out
adverb
Completely, thoroughly.
She knows the city inside out.
Often appears as...
- know something inside out
- learn something inside out
adjective
Having the inner parts turned out or visible.
The inside out umbrella was a new trend.
Often appears as...
- inside out shirt
- inside out clothes
adverb
Used to describe when someone's feelings are very obvious.
He was feeling so happy, he seemed to be turned inside out.
Often appears as...
- turning inside out with happiness
- turning inside out with sadness
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
adverb
With the inner part facing out.
He accidentally wore his shirt inside out.
Often appears as...
- wear something inside out
- turn something inside out
adverb
Completely, thoroughly.
She knows the city inside out.
Often appears as...
- know something inside out
- learn something inside out
adjective
Having the inner parts turned out or visible.
The inside out umbrella was a new trend.
Often appears as...
- inside out shirt
- inside out clothes
adverb
Used to describe when someone's feelings are very obvious.
He was feeling so happy, he seemed to be turned inside out.
Often appears as...
- turning inside out with happiness
- turning inside out with sadness
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Mistaken Appearance
Use 'inside out' when someone has dressed with their clothes reversed.
Oops, you have your sweater inside out!
Pro Tip 2/2Deliberate Style
Sometimes 'inside out' refers to a fashion statement rather than an accident.
The model walked down the runway with her dress inside out.
Pro Tip 1/2Mistaken Appearance
Use 'inside out' when someone has dressed with their clothes reversed.
Oops, you have your sweater inside out!
Pro Tip 2/2Deliberate Style
Sometimes 'inside out' refers to a fashion statement rather than an accident.
The model walked down the runway with her dress inside out.
Pro Tip 1/2Mistaken Appearance
Use 'inside out' when someone has dressed with their clothes reversed.
Oops, you have your sweater inside out!
Pro Tip 2/2Deliberate Style
Sometimes 'inside out' refers to a fashion statement rather than an accident.
The model walked down the runway with her dress inside out.
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