in the flower of one's youth
At the peak of one's youthful energy and beauty
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
in the foothills
At an early or preliminary stage of something
in the front row
in a prominent or privileged position
in the game
involved or participating
in the green tree … in the dry
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the groove
Performing or feeling extremely well and confidently
in the here and now
Focused on the present moment, not the past or future
in the hole
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the hopper
being considered or planned
in the hospital
receiving medical treatment
in the hot seat
Under intense scrutiny or pressure
in the interest of justice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the kingdom of the blind, the one eyed man is king
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in the know
Having secret or exclusive information
in the lead
Having the highest position or score
in the least
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the limit
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the line of duty
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the long run
Eventually.
in the long term
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the lump
Included together as a whole
in the making
Being created or developed
in the midst of life, we are in death
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in the money
Financially successful or profitable
in the nip
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the offing
About to happen or expected soon
in the pink of health
In excellent physical and mental condition
in the pipeline
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the post
after the event or occasion
in the raw
Unprocessed or unrefined
in the red
having a financial deficit
in the reign of Queen Dick
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the right place at the right time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the running
Competing or being considered for something
in the sack
in bed, typically for sexual activity
in the saddle
in control or charge of a situation
in the same boat
Sharing a similar problem or situation
in the same breath
To say two things that seem contradictory or opposite at the same time
in the same shoes
Experiencing a similar situation or problem
in the short run
for a limited period of time
in the snap of one's fingers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the soup
in a difficult or confusing situation
in the spotlight
Receiving a lot of attention or publicity
in the stars
Fated or destined to happen
in the stratosphere
extremely high or expensive
in the straw
near the end of life or a project
in the streets
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the swim
involved in current events or activities
in the tank
completely failing or ruined
in the thick of
in a busy or confusing situation
in the thick of it
In a situation where things are most busy or chaotic.
in the toilet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the trenches
Experiencing difficult or unpleasant situations firsthand
in the twinkling of an eye
Happening or done very quickly
in the wake of
Following or as a result of something
in the way
obstructing or hindering something
in the way of
obstructing or hindering something
in the wind
Rumored or anticipated, but not officially confirmed
in the wink of an eye
happening very quickly
in the works
being planned or developed