in the pink of health
In excellent physical and mental condition
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
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
in the world
existing or happening anywhere
in the worst way
to a great or extreme degree
in the wrong place at the wrong time
Experiencing bad luck or unfortunate circumstances
in the zone
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in thunder
Suddenly and unexpectedly
in thunderation
Used to express strong emotions like surprise or excitement
in token of
as a symbol or sign of something
in too deep
Involved beyond one's ability to handle
in touch
having regular contact or communication
in two jumps
very quickly or in a short amount of time
in two shakes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in two shakes of a lamb's tail
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in vain
Without success or effect
in view of
Considering something
in virtue of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in wine
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in with a chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in words of one syllable
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
inch along
to move very slowly and carefully
inch away
to slowly and quietly move away from something
inch back
to retreat or move back slightly
inch by inch
Progressing slowly and gradually
inch forward
to make slow and gradual progress
inch up
to increase or move slowly and gradually
Indian sign
A sign or omen indicating something will happen
indict a ham sandwich
To accuse or condemn someone or something unjustly or without sufficient evidence
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