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Meaning of inside out
The primary meaning of "inside out" refers to something being reversed or turned so that the inner side is on the outside.
Etymology of inside out
The phrase "inside out" is a combination of the prepositions "inside" and "out," which have their roots in Old English and have evolved over time to form this idiomatic expression.
Historically, the phrase has been used to describe physical objects or situations, but its figurative use has become more common in modern language.
Synonyms
inverted
reversed
upside down
back to front
topsy-turvy
wrong side out
interior
internal
inward
inner
reverse
backward
forwards
contrarily
oppositely
conversely
inside
inwardly
inwards
internally
intestinally
abdominal
visceral
intrinsic
innermost
central
middle
medial
innerly
intestinally
gut
belly
abdominal
visceral
reverse
upside-down
arsy-versy
bottom-up
head-over-heels
invertedly
topsy-turvily
wrong-side-out
backwardly
contrariwise
oppositely
inversely
vice-versa.
Definitions
- With the inner side on the outside, especially in the context of clothing or other objects.
- Figuratively, to be completely reversed or turned upside down, often used to describe a situation or process.
- To reveal or expose one's inner thoughts, feelings, or emotions, making them visible to others.
Usage Examples
- The shirt was put on inside out, so she had to take it off and turn it around.
- The company's financial problems have turned their business inside out, affecting every aspect of their operations.
- After a few glasses of wine, she began to talk about her feelings, turning her emotions inside out for everyone to see.
Antonyms
right side out
normal
standard
usual
conventional
ordinary
upright
straight
forward
correct
proper
orderly
methodical
systematic
regular
routine
habitual
typical
expected
anticipated
foreseeable
predictable
unremarkable
unexceptional
mundane
everyday.