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inside track

noun

  1. the inner, or shorter, track of a racecourse.
  2. an advantageous position in a competitive situation.


inside track

noun

  1. the inner and therefore shorter side of a racecourse
  2. informal.
    a position of advantage

    the local man has the inside track in this contest



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Word History and Origins

Origin of inside track1

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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Example Sentences

Joan Crawford had the inside track for Karen, though in 1952 she was six years older than Lancaster.

But Mozah is unquestionably his queen in all but title, and it is her kids who have the inside track on power.

McDonough has the inside track, but both have a good shot, says Eleanor Clift.

I wanted to get at the horse, and I knew it wouldn't be easy unless I appeared to be on the inside track with Merriwell.

I own up I was doing my best to cut in on you there, but you seemed to have the inside track of me and I quit.

If he comes toward the upper Potomac, follow on his flank and on his inside track, shortening your lines while he lengthens his.

If he comes towards the upper Potomac, follow on his flank, and on the inside track, shortening your lines while he lengthens his.

Mr. Van Buren, then Secretary of State, had what is now known as "the inside track" for the succession.

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