“is/in”

The following 8 entries include the term is/in.

beauty is in the eye of the beholder

phrase

used to say that different people have different ideas about what is beautiful

heart is in the right place

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: having as one's intention trying to do good things

someone's head/mind is in a spin

phrase

used to say that someone is feeling very confused

someone's stomach is in knots

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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

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: burdened with expectations or requirements for something

the proof is in the pudding

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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

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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

phrase

: the bright light of the sun is shining directly in someone's eyes


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  • high school student holding a pencil leaning over a sat test
  • Despite the cacophony, the student tried to study.
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