inside out

inside out

1. adjective Having the inside part or surface turned outward; reversed. I was in such a rush this morning that I didn't even notice that my pants were inside out!
2. adverb With the inside part or surface turned outward. I had been wearing my shirt inside out all day and nobody bothered to tell me!
3. adverb Thoroughly; down to the last detail. I've read this book inside out again and again, but I still enjoy it every time. I've been studying this material for weeks now, so I know it inside and out.
See also: inside, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

inside out

1. With the inner surface turned out or revealed, as in He wore his shirt inside out. This expression dates from about 1600 and was soon used figuratively, as in He turned the verses inside out and revealed their hidden sense.
2. Extremely well, thoroughly, especially alluding to knowing something. For example, He knows this system inside out. [First half of 1900s]
See also: inside, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˌinside ˈout

with the part that is usually inside facing out: You’ve got your sweater on inside out. Turn the bag inside out and let it dry.
See also: inside, out
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

inside out

mod. drunk. Wayne spends every weekend inside out.
See also: inside, out
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

inside out

1. With the inner surface turned out; reversed: wore the sweatshirt inside out.
2. Informal As completely as possible; thoroughly: knew the city inside out.
See also: inside, out
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • bulletproof
  • appropriate for
  • weird and wonderful
  • no-brow
  • preppie
  • preppy
  • as (something) as the next man/woman/person
  • as as the next man
  • as good, well, etc. as the next person
  • as the next person
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Why: Never miss Inside Out, I made my outfit especially for tonight
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He said: 'The West Indian fast bowlers, especially Thomas and Russel had identified major flaws in Pakistani batsmen technique and they fully expose this weaknesses and it could not be done without inside information and that must be provided by none other than their bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmad, who knows every single detail and inside outs of Pakistani dressing room and players.
Iqbal Qasim urges Pakistan to bounce back as all is not lost yet
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It means same old people are running the show, who don't know much about cricket and inside outs, which are key for making a league successful.
Pak cricket suffering due to non-professionals in PCB, PSL: Latif
'I have long being associated with hockey in different capacities and I know inside outs of hockey.
Yasin says Shahbaz Sr return to PHF a relief for hockey