in the works
phrase
: in process of preparation, development, or completion
The director's new movie is already in the works.
Plans are in the works for building three new schools in the area.
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“In the works.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20works. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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