in a state
in a particular condition or situation
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
in a walk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in Abraham's bosom
In a place of great comfort and peace
in addition
Also, besides what has been mentioned
in all honesty
Speaking truthfully and sincerely
in all modesty
Humbly or without exaggeration
in all one's glory
At the peak of beauty, power, or success
in and of itself
Considered alone, without additional context or factors
in and out
frequently coming and going
in any case
Regardless of what happens or what the situation is
in any event
Regardless of what happens
in any way, shape, or form
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in at the deep end
To start something difficult or challenging immediately
in bad odor
To be disliked or in disfavor
in bad shape
Damaged or in poor condition
in bad taste
Offensive or inappropriate
in bed
sick or injured and staying in bed
in black and white
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in business
relating to or involved in commercial activities
in capital letters
Written or printed in all uppercase letters
in character
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in cold blood
Ruthlessly.
in collar
caught or apprehended
in concert
Together and in cooperation
in control
Having power or authority over something
in deep
in a difficult or troubled situation
in detail
Describing or analyzing something thoroughly and carefully
in diapers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in Dickie's meadow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in droves
In large numbers, often suddenly or quickly
in Dutch
in a state of confusion or chaos
in effigy
To attack or condemn someone symbolically
in evidence
Clearly visible or apparent
in fee
Held or owned directly
in fighting trim
In good physical or mental condition to perform a task or challenge
in focus
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in for a dime, in for a dollar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in for a penny, in for a pound
If you're going to take a small risk, you might as well take a larger one.
in for an inch, in for a mile
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in for it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in for the kill
To take advantage of someone's weakness to defeat or dominate them
in front of one's nose
Clearly visible or obvious
in full force
At maximum strength or effect
in full gear
Operating or moving at full speed or capacity
in good odor
Having a good reputation or being in favor
in good sorts
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in harness
Working together in a coordinated effort
in heaven's name
Used to express strong surprise or shock
in high gear
Operating or proceeding at a high level of activity or efficiency
in hot pursuit
Chasing someone or something very closely
in jest
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in jig time
Very quickly or promptly
in kind
in the same form as something received
in layman's terms
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in layperson's terms
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in laywoman's terms
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in light of
Considering new information or a different perspective
in line
in a straight line or queue
in living memory
Within the lifetime of someone still alive
in no small measure
To a significant extent or degree