- 里里外外 lǐlǐwàiwài inside and outthe physical area both inside and outside
- 里外里 lǐwàilǐ all in alltaken all together from both sides; in total; altogether
- 里外不是人 lǐwàibùshìrén to be blamed by everyoneTo be blamed or resented by all parties involved despite one's efforts; to find oneself in a situation where no matter what one does, everyone is dissatisfied.