inside job

noun

1. a crime committed by or in collusion with a person or persons closely associated with the victim:

   The robbery seemed an inside job, because there was no evidence of forced entry.

inside job

noun

1. informal.
   a crime committed with the assistance of someone associated with the victim, such as a person employed on the premises burgled

Word History and Origins

Origin of inside job¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

According to him, 9/11 was an inside job, the Boston Marathon bombing was staged by the FBI and the shooting of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was part of a clandestine mind-control operation.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, it seemed like a random act of violence with a big payout, but federal authorities say it was actually an inside job.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Loomer is well-known for her anti-Muslim rhetoric and for spreading conspiracy theories, including that the 9/11 attacks were an "inside job" carried out by the US government.

From BBC

He said Jones says some “crazy stuff” like 9/11 was an inside job – but also says that Jones says other things that Vance thinks “are interesting.”

From Salon

Acting for her is an inside job, and there’s no better example on the New York stage right now than this capstone performance of her glorious career.

From Los Angeles Times