Phrase guide

inside track

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The lane or track nearest to the interior.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Any advantage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a favorable position in a competition

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the boss's son had the inside track for that job

Meaning relationships

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Broader terms: superiority, favorable position, favourable position

4

noun

Meaning 4

the inner side of a curved racecourse

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: path, track, course

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: sisärata — lane ofr track nearest to the interior
  • Finnish: sisäkaarre — lane ofr track nearest to the interior