why do we say somthing is ïnside out and not outside in?

Answer 1

because it is the "inside" of the article that is showing on the "out"side, hence "inside out".
For example, you would normally wear a t-shirt the correct way with the seams in. This is considered the standard. If you turned it "inside out" you would be going against the standard behavior and the shirt would be inside out. THe norm is not to wear the shirt outside in so therefor we don't say "outside in" when talking about certain items.

Answer 2

Because when something is inside out it is sort of like backwards but when you say outside in you are refering to the correct way so no one really uses that saying.

Answer 3

Both inside out and outside in are acceptable. Its like the fact that we're used to hearing arrange/straighten up as opposed to e vie dubs. both of which are acceptable.

Answer 4

Because the part that's suppose to be inside is outside.

Answer 5

who is to say what is inside or outside. Consider that your separate identity from the total is wrong. What does it matter? You must face the fact that senses are deceptive.

Answer 6

Because it's easier to say "inside out", that's what people notice (tag or seam typically found on the inside) and look it's alphabetized.

Answer 7

I say "outside in" quite often. It makes perfect sense to me and I don't understand why people laugh when I say it but I am glad that people laugh.

Answer 8

Same reason we say we're getting "on" a plane -- and not "in" a plane, I guess. Same reason we drive on a parkway -- but park in a driveway. The English language is only as strange as the people who speak it.

Answer 9

I have heard Brits say outside in.

Answer 10

For the same reason we say a person can't have their cake and eat it too instead of can't eat their cake and have it too. They basically mean the same thing, it's just a matter of preference.