Dictionary Entry
inside job
Part of Speechnoun phrasePronunciation/in-sahyd jahb/A crime or dishonest act done by someone who is part of the group or organization being targeted.
In a Sentence
“The police suspected it was an inside job because the security system was disabled from within.”
Origin
Originates from the literal sense of an act occurring within a place or organization, often implying betrayal by a member.
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