in a bake
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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in a big way
To a great extent or degree
in a bind
In a difficult or confusing situation
in a box
restricted or limited in thinking
in a bubble
isolated from reality or external influences
in a corner
Trapped or in a difficult situation
in a fix
In a difficult or precarious situation
in a flash
Happening or done very quickly
in a foam
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a heartbeat
very quickly or immediately
in a hen's hiney
in a very short time
in a hole
In an awkward predicament; in a difficulty or a position from which it is not easy to extricate oneself.
in a jam
in a difficult or problematic situation
in a league of one's own
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a major key
In a happy or optimistic manner
in a mess
in a state of confusion or disorder
in a minor key
With a somber or melancholic tone
in a nutshell
Describing something briefly and concisely
in a pickle
in a difficult or confusing situation
in a pig's arse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a pig's eye
something is unlikely or will never happen
in a pig's patoot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a pinch
in a difficult or emergency situation
in a position to do something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in a real state
genuinely upset or disturbed
in a right state
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a rut
Stuck in a routine or situation and unable to change
in a snap
done quickly and easily
in a state
in a particular condition or situation
in a walk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in Abraham's bosom
In a place of great comfort and peace
in accordance with something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in action
Engaged in an activity or process
in addition
Also, besides what has been mentioned
in addition to somebody
Besides someone, also considering their role or contribution
in advance
Before something happens or is needed
in all conscience
As, "And enough too, in all conscience." Meaning that the demand made is as much as conscience would tolerate without accusing the person of actual dis- honesty; to the verge of that fine line which separates honesty from dishonesty.
in all honesty
Speaking truthfully and sincerely
in all modesty
Humbly or without exaggeration
in all my born days
Ever since I was born ; in all my experience.
in all one's glory
At the peak of beauty, power, or success
in an attempt to do something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in an evil hour
Acting under an unfortunate impulse. In astrology we have our lucky and unlucky hours.
in an interesting condition
Said of a woman who. is expecting to become a mother. The phrase came into use in the 18th century.
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 April
in the month of April
In art St
Luke is usually represented with an ox lying near him, and often with painting materials. Sometimes he is pictured as painting the Virgin and infant Saviour. Metaphrastus mentions his skill in painting, and John of Damascus speaks of his portrait of the Virgin (cp. LORETO). Many pictures still extant are attributed to St. Luke; but the artist was probably St.
in at one ear and out at the other. (14th century)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
in at the death
Present when the fox was caught and killed; hence, present at the climax, or the final act, of an exciting event.
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 banco
A late Latin legal phrase, ntean- ing "on the bench"; it is applied to sit/tings of the Superior Court of Common Law in its own bench or court, and not on circuit, or at NfsfPrius (<?.v.).
in bed
sick or injured and staying in bed
in black and white
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.