The difference between Back to front and Inside out
When used as adverbs, back to front means turned so that the back is now at the front, whereas inside out means with the inside surface turned to be on the outside.
When used as adjectives, back to front means reversed, with the back now at the front, whereas inside out means ..
check bellow for the other definitions of Back to front and Inside out
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Back to front as an adverb:
Turned so that the back is now at the front.
Examples:
"I was in such a hurry that I put my underpants on back to front."
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Back to front as an adjective:
Reversed, with the back now at the front.
Examples:
"The classic VW Beetle is a back to front car, with the engine at the rear."
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Inside out as an adverb (not comparable):
With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.
Examples:
"I now realise that I have my shirt on inside out."
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Inside out as an adverb (of knowledge):
Thoroughly, extremely well.
Examples:
"I know IBM Assembler Language inside out."
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Inside out as an adverb (cricket):
Describes the hitting of a ball that pitched outside of leg stump to the off side of the field.
Examples:
"He hit the ball inside out in an ugly manner, but scored a four."
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Inside out as an adjective:
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