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Definition turn something inside out in British English

turn something inside out phrase

phrase
1

to pull something so that the inside part faces out

Example

He turned his sleeping bag inside out and shook it.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
2

to search a place very thoroughly and quickly so that you make a mess

Example

The police turned the place inside out looking for the stolen money.

Synonyms and related words
go through look out for seek out
Definition turn something inside out in British English