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The following 304 entries include the term in the.
in the clutch
phrase: in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition
in the cold light of day
phrase: in the day when things can be seen clearly rather than at night —sometimes used figuratively
in the comfort of one's own home
phrase: at home
in the company of
phrase: together with : around
in the control of
phrase: directed by or in the power of
in the course of time
phrase: as time passes
in the crosshairs
phrase: being aimed at by a gun (such as a rifle) that has an aiming device with crosshairs —often used figuratively
in the cup of someone's hand
phrase: in the palm with the hand curved like a cup
in the depths of someone's mind
phrase: not thought about or remembered for a very long time : nearly forgotten
in the direction of (something)
phrase: so as to be approaching : toward
in the dirt
phrase: having hit the ground near home plate before reaching the catcher
in the distance
phrase: far away
in the doghouse
phrase: in a bad situation because someone is angry at one : in trouble
in the driver's seat
phrase: in a position in which one is able to control what happens
in the event of
phrase: if (something) happens
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