insider tip
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- noun
- /ˈɪnˌsaɪdər tɪp/
- Well, Lauren, that was far too short because I could hear about your insider tips for a very long time.
- give us their insider tip
Examples
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If nothing else, I might learn some insider tips we can use with Sister Alice.
Fiction book (1998) -
She shared her insider tip on how to get exclusive discounts during the event.
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Got any more insider tips you could share?
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For those guys, some more "insider tips" -- smile, be nice, make your clients your friends, be patient...
Blog text (11) -
But you can manipulate too, if you get to know how the system works and what the insider tips are.
Blog text (13) -
Both men will offer insider tips and techniques and describe their experiences working in such a colorful, turbulent industry.
Blog text (22) -
I'm a huge fan of Million Miles Secrets and have benefited tremendously from your insider tips and suggestions.
Blog text (1) -
The travel blog includes several insider tips for navigating the city like a local.
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Before starting the project, he received an insider tip that would help him avoid common pitfalls.
Synonyms
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A piece of information kept hidden from others
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5.4
Secret facts not known to the public that give an advantage
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6.6
A secret message that warns people about planned illegal activity
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Secret information that only a few people know about a company or event
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Secret company facts not public that people often use illegally to make money in the stock market
Antonyms
How Confidential
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'insider' (a person with privileged information) + 'tip' (a hint) yields a confidential or privileged hint. This follows common compounding patterns and similar forms exist cross‑linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Insider tip comes from the picture of an insider, a person inside a company, quietly giving a tip, a small 'secret' piece of information. Because the giver has special access, that private 'tip' can give you an 'advantage', so today the phrase means a secret piece of information that helps you.