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

Example Sentences

Rivas said Tuesday that Gabriella had been an uncooperative tenant that flouted financially responsibilities and had, therefore, forfeited any inside track to renewal.

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Lister said: "When a party unit opens the door to council data, it creates an inside track where firms built to outcompete the state will thrive."

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Project Rise said it tried to enter the bidding but Paramount officials suggested the group go away because Ellison had the inside track.

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The Steelers have the inside track on that, though, already having beaten the Chargers this season.

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The Dodgers still have the inside track to reach the Fall Classic.

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Related Words

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