inside of

inside of

Within a given range of distance or period of time. We were inside of a mile from town when we ran out of gas. We should arrive at grandma's house inside of an hour.
See also: inside, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

inside of

Within, in less than the whole of, referring especially to a period of time. For example, They promised to return it inside of a month. Although some authorities believe inside alone conveys the same meaning, the full term is widely used. [Early 1800s]
See also: inside, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • inside and out
  • get inside
  • get the inside track
  • inside
  • keep inside
  • inside a week
  • new car smell
  • sponge out
  • put (someone or something) inside (something)
  • rain in
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