345 Flashcards
In touch with 0
Fig. in communication with someone or a group. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
Are you in touch with your brother, or have you two grown apart? I am in touch with the person whom you asked about.
In touch with 0
Fig. sympathetic or sensitive to someone or something; having good contact or rapport with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
We talk to each other, but we’re not really in touch with each other.
In tow
closely following; under someone’s control.
The nanny walked into the park with three children in tow. The manager went to the meeting with her staff in tow.
In transit
while in the process of being transported.
Dave is in transit from London to Chicago. The new stereo is now in transit from the manufacturer.
In triplicate
[of a document] produced in three copies.
Mr. Smith asked me to copy his notes in triplicate. I completed each form in triplicate.
In trouble 0
in danger; in difficulty; due for punishment. (*Typically: be ~ ; get [into] ~ .)
If you don’t be quiet, you’re going to be in trouble. The company was in trouble for months, and then went bankrupt.
In trouble 0
Euph. pregnant and unmarried. (*Typically: be ~ ; get [into] ~ .)
They had to get married. She was in trouble. She’ll be in trouble before long, if she doesn’t quit running around like that.
In tune
In a state where musical notes are at their proper intervals so that none are flat or sharp.
Your piano is in tune. The choir members all sang in tune.
In tune with 0
Lit. in musical harmony with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
The violin is in tune with the piano. The tenor is not in tune with the bass.
In tune with 0
Fig. in agreement with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
Bill is just not in tune with the company’s policies.
In tune with the times
Fig. up-to-date; in fashion. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
Look at that old jacket, Bill. You’re not in tune with the times.
In turn
in the appropriate point in the series or order; when one’s turn comes.
Someone has to wash the dishes after every meal. All of us will have to do it in turn. All three of them shared the task of carrying water in turn.
In two shakes of a lamb tail
Fig. in a very short time; very quickly.
Jane returned in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. Mike was able to solve the problem in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.
In unison
[of musical notes, instruments, or voices] having the same pitch.
This part of the piece is performed in unison. The twins sang in unison.
In use
[of some facility or device] occupied or busy.
Sorry, this room is in use. How long will it be in use?
In vain
for no purpose; [done] as a failure.
They rushed her to the hospital, but they did it in vain. We tried in vain to get her there on time.
In view of
in consideration of something; because of something.
In view of the high cost of gasoline, I sold my car. I won’t invite John to the meeting in view of his attitude.
In vogue
fashionable; faddish. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
This style of coat is no longer in vogue. That word isn’t in vogue any longer.
-an- In (with)
a way to request a special favor from someone; an amount of influence with someone. (The in is a noun. *Typically: get ~ ; have ~ ; give someone ~ .)
Did you get an in with the mayor? I have to ask him a favor. Sorry, I don’t have an in, but I know someone who does.
In with
favored by someone; experiencing someone’s goodwill. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
I’m really in with my Spanish professor. I am trying to get in with the bank manager so I can get a loan. Are you in with John? I need to ask him for a favor.
In writing
in written form rather that spoken. (*Typically: get something ~ ; have something ~ ; put something ~ .)
Be sure to get their salary offer in writing.
Inaugurate as
to install or introduce someone as something.
The club inaugurated Amy as the new president. We will inaugurate Ken as vice president.
Incapacitate (for) (for)
to make someone physically unfit for [doing] something for a period of time.
The accident incapacitated Rick for further work for a year. Sam’s carelessness incapacitated Frank for a month.
Incarcerate in
to imprison someone in something.
The sheriff incarcerated Lefty in the county jail. He had wanted to incarcerate Max in the jail too.
