inside track

noun

1. the inner, or shorter, track of a racecourse.

2. an advantageous position in a competitive situation.

inside track

noun

1. the inner and therefore shorter side of a racecourse

2. informal,  a position of advantage

   the local man has the inside track in this contest

Word History and Origins

Origin of inside track¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Related Words

• head start