right-side out

American

[rahyt-sahyd] / ˈraɪtˌsaɪd /

adverb

with the correct side facing outward.

turn the socks right-side out.

right-side out Idioms

Turned correctly, with the outer side on the outside, as opposed to inside out, def. 1. For example, I turned the sweater right-side out before putting it on.

Etymology

Origin of right-side out

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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When the nematocyst fires, the shaft is ejected first and turns right-side out.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2022

Then the filament unwinds and moves through the shaft, flipping right-side out as well.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2022

A miniature white gown with tiny beadwork lay atop Wendy Peterson’s sewing workbench as she turned an infant boy’s outfit made from the same satin right-side out.

From Washington Times • Mar. 25, 2017

Yes, you can request clothes go into the hamper right-side out.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2015

That’s when I saw it: Sister was trying just as hard to keep herself right-side out.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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