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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"Khadeem was such a funny, smiling boy. He was always singing, he loved a joke, and he was such a kind son – he had a kindness inside of him," his family said.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

High Park Farm also looms large in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit, with a whole section configured to look like the inside of their farmhouse: wood paneling, quaint lighting, faux windows.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026

The models are “all hill-climbing inside of a machine you control,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

A pool journalist allowed to tour the inside of the plane reported that it features leather seats, plush carpets, wooden panelling and walls colored tan and light brown with shades of gold.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

The inside of the house was so full of furniture and pictures, rugs and lacy things, that it looked like a store.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney