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The following 9 entries include the term IS-IN.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
idiom—used to say that different people have different ideas about what is beautiful
heart is in the right place
idiom: having as one's intention trying to do good things
someone's head/mind is in a spin
idiom—used to say that someone is feeling very confused
someone's stomach is in knots
idiom—used to say that a person has an unpleasant and tight feeling in the stomach, usually from nervousness
the ball is in one's court
idiom: burdened with expectations or requirements for something
the fix is in
idiom—used to say that the outcome of something, such as a game or contest, is being controlled or affected in a dishonest way
the proof is in the pudding
idiom—used to say that a person can only know if something is good or bad by trying it
the proof of the pudding is in the eating
idiom—used to say that a person can only know if something is good or bad by trying it
the sun is in someone's eyes
idiom: the bright light of the sun is shining directly in someone's eyes
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