Phrase guide

turn inside-out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To make a player (especially a defender) turn the wrong way and hence get past him.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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verb

Meaning 2

to invert; to place the outer surface inside and put the inside surface to the outside.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: obrátit naruby — to relocate or place the inside surface to the outside
  • Māori: hurirua — to relocate or place the inside surface to the outside
  • Māori: hurikōaro — to relocate or place the inside surface to the outside
  • Spanish: dar la vuelta — to relocate or place the inside surface to the outside
  • Spanish: evertir — to relocate or place the inside surface to the outside
  • Swedish: vända ut och in (på) — to relocate or place the inside surface to the outside