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an inside job an inside jobset phrase A crime committed by someone who is closely involved with the targeted person or group. The robbery must have been an inside job—only three people have access to the safe.See also: inside, jobinside joba crime committed by someone working or living at the scene of the crime. There was little doubt that it was an inside job, thought the inspector. It's a particularly cunning way to carry out an inside job.See also: inside, joban inside job n. a crime perpetrated against an establishment by someone associated with the victimized establishment. (Underworld.) It was an inside job all right. The butler did it. See also: inside, job |