Inside the box Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪnˌsaɪd/, /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑks
in-SYD thuh BAHKS
ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒks
in-SYD thuh BOKS
Definition
In the interior part or space of a box. It can be used literally for something physically located in a box.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily a literal expression; do not confuse with the idiom 'think outside the box', which means to think creatively. Not commonly used metaphorically.
Spanish: dentro de la cajaPortuguese (BR): dentro da caixaPortuguese (PT): dentro da caixaChinese (Simplified): 在盒子里Chinese (Traditional): 在盒子裡Hindi: डिब्बे के अंदरArabic: داخل الصندوقBengali: বাক্সের ভিতরেRussian: внутри коробкиJapanese: 箱の中Vietnamese: bên trong hộpKorean: 상자 안에Turkish: kutunun içindeUrdu: ڈبے کے اندرIndonesian: di dalam kotak
Example Sentences
The keys are inside the box.
basic
There is a gift inside the box.
basic
The ball rolled inside the box.
basic
Did you check inside the box for your phone?
natural
Sometimes, there are old photos hidden inside the box on the top shelf.
natural
Look inside the box if you're missing anything from your order.
natural