inside track
Americannoun
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the inner, or shorter, track of a racecourse.
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an advantageous position in a competitive situation.
noun
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the inner and therefore shorter side of a racecourse
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informal a position of advantage
the local man has the inside track in this contest
Etymology
Origin of inside track
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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“Whether you need someone on the inside track to get it across the line I don’t know,” he said.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Kim gives the inside track on both the overhyped and overlooked events of the week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
The Steelers have the inside track on that, though, already having beaten the Chargers this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024
"He had the two most important attributes for the job. He loved the gossip - the inside track - and he loved to share it with the rest of us," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2024
They also inspected the inside track, the support timbers, and the roof bolts.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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