(especially when speaking) In or at the very next moment or opportunity; in a very short space of time. Watch the video
Category: Idiom of the Day
be still in the game
To remain a contender for success despite setbacks or difficulties. Watch the video
at a (single) stroke
All at once, with a single decisive or powerful action. Watch the video
in no way, shape, or form
In no possible manner; under no circumstances; not by any means. Watch the video
in no way
Not at all; not by any means. Watch the video
in layman's terms
In words that can be understood by people outside of a given profession or field of expertise, i.e., without the use of jargon or highly technical terms. Watch the video
in its infancy
In the early, nascent period of development or implementation. (Typically of an area of activity, interest, research, etc.) Watch the video
be brought in from the cold
To be allowed to join or participate in a group from which one was previously excluded; to be accepted in a certain social setting. Watch the video
be in for a surprise
To be guaranteed to receive or experience an unexpected outcome, especially a negative one. Watch the video
in some sense
Partly; in some or certain way(s). Watch the video