“in the”

The following 304 entries include the term in the.

Entries 271–285 of 304

lost in the shuffle

phrase

: not noticed or given attention because there are many other people or things to consider or deal with

move up in the world

phrase

: to become more wealthy, successful, etc.

nip (something) in the bud

phrase

: to stop (something) immediately so that it does not become a worse problem

not a dry eye in the house

phrase

—used to say that everyone in the audience in a theater or concert hall has tears in their eyes

not have a care in the world

phrase

: to have no worries at all

not (in) the least

phrase

: not at all : not in any way or respect

not in the same league

phrase

: not at the same level of ability

not in the slightest

phrase

: not at all

not right in the head

phrase

: not having a normal mental state or condition

piggy in the middle

noun phrase

: someone who is brought into an argument between two people or groups

pig in the middle

noun phrase

: someone who is brought into an argument between two people or groups

place in the sun

noun phrase

: a very good, successful, or desirable position

put someone in the picture

phrase

: to give someone the information that is needed to understand something

put (someone or something) in the shade

phrase

: to be much better than (someone or something)

put/throw a spanner in the works

phrase

: to cause something to not go as planned


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