inside track
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inside track
n.
1. Informal An advantageous position, as in a competition.
2. Sports The path next to the inner rail in a curved racetrack.
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inside track
n
1. (Horse Racing) 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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in′side track′
n.
1. the inner, or shorter, track of a racecourse.
2. an advantageous position in a competitive situation.
[1855–60, Amer.]
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Noun | 1. | inside track - a favorable position in a competition; "the boss's son had the inside track for that job" favorable position, favourable position, superiority - the quality of being at a competitive advantage |
2. | inside track - the inner side of a curved racecourse |
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inside track
nounInformal. A dominating position, as in a conflict:
Informal: jump.
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inside track
n → Innenbahn f
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