in one bite
To do or accomplish something quickly and easily
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
in one foul swoop
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one go
To do something continuously without stopping
in one piece
Unharmed or undamaged
in one's altitudes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one's back pocket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one's bare skin
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one's bones
Having a strong intuition or feeling about something
in one's cups
drunk or intoxicated
in one's dreams
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one's fingers
to have something under one's control
in one's head
Existing only in one's mind or imagination
in one's hip pocket
Under one's control or influence
in one's own good time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one's own little way
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one's pocket
completely under one's control
in one's right mind
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in one's wildest dreams
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in order
arranged or done in a logical and organized way
in other news
Used to introduce a new topic
in other words
Meaning the same thing, but expressed differently
in pampers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in plain sight
Clearly visible or obvious, yet unnoticed or ignored.
in plain view
Clearly visible and obvious to everyone
in rare form
Performing exceptionally well
in reaction
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in reality
Actually, as opposed to what is expected or appearances
in recent memory
Happened or was done not long ago
in record time
Completed very quickly
in retreat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in safe hands
Being cared for by someone competent and trustworthy
in shape
Physically fit and healthy
in short pants
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in short trousers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in sickness and in health
Through all life's difficulties and joys
in someone's black books
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in someone's face
Directly and forcefully in front of someone
in someone's shoes
To be in someone's situation or position
in someone's view
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in spades
To a great or excessive extent
in spite of
Regardless of something that might prevent or hinder something else
in splits
laughing extremely hard
in stitches
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in stride
To handle or deal with something easily and without interruption
in the act
caught doing something wrong or illegal
in the air
Uncertain or unsettled, with an outcome pending
in the back seat
having less power or control
in the bag
Secured.
in the blink of an eye
Quickly.
in the books
officially recorded or documented
in the buff
naked or without clothes
in the business of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the can
completed or finalized
in the cards
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the dark
Lacking information or understanding
in the dock
on trial or being questioned
in the drink
in the water, usually after falling or being thrown
in the driver's seat
In control of a situation or decision-making process
in the driving seat
In control of a situation or project
in the first place
Initially or from the beginning