inside of

Idioms  

1. 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]

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In nature, there are compounds that are able to hook up with flat proteins like RAS by first latching onto a “helper” protein inside of human cells.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

"Even I often find it difficult to locate the switch to open the door from the inside of an unfamiliar vehicle," said Dyer, who is based in Shanghai.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

One fortune, written on the inside of a flap, said, “You will meet a new cat!”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

This is a film McElwee feels compelled to make, as if it were something living inside of him that had to be excised by any means necessary.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

It’s the same smell that a brand-new belt or pair of shoes might have, or the inside of a fancy car.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas