Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-inside-out
Phrase/Verb
/tɜrn ˈɪnˌsaɪd aʊt/
Definition
To reverse something so that the inner surface becomes the outer surface.
Examples
- She turned her jacket inside out to hide the stain.
- After the storm, the boat was turned inside out by the wind.
- He felt as if his world had been turned inside out when he received the news.
Meaning
This phrase often describes the action of flipping a garment or item so that the previously hidden side is exposed. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a thorough change or transformation.
Synonyms
- reverse
- flip
- invert
- unfold
