inside out
The phrase 'inside out' can describe both a physical state and a metaphorical depth of understanding or transformation.
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Definition
A2General
(common)With the inner surface turned outward.
Example
- She accidentally wore her shirt inside out.
B2Knowledge
(informal)To know something extremely well.
Example
- He knows the software inside out.
C1Transformation
(metaphorical)To change something or someone thoroughly.
Example
- The experience changed her from the inside out.
C1Disarray
(metaphorical)In a state of complete confusion or disorder.
Example
- The office was turned inside out during the renovation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "inside out":
turn inside-outwrong side outright side outon the outsideupside downback to frontin reverseoutside ofbelly out