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Question 1

In touch with 0

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

In touch with 0

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

In tow

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

In transit

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

In triplicate

Answer 5

[of a document] produced in three copies.

Mr. Smith asked me to copy his notes in triplicate. I completed each form in triplicate.

Question 6

In trouble 0

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

In trouble 0

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

In tune

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

In tune with 0

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

In tune with 0

Answer 10

Fig. in agreement with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)

Bill is just not in tune with the company’s policies.

Question 11

In tune with the times

Answer 11

Fig. up-to-date; in fashion. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)

Look at that old jacket, Bill. You’re not in tune with the times.

Question 12

In turn

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

In two shakes of a lamb tail

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

In unison

Answer 14

[of musical notes, instruments, or voices] having the same pitch.

This part of the piece is performed in unison. The twins sang in unison.

Question 15

In use

Answer 15

[of some facility or device] occupied or busy.

Sorry, this room is in use. How long will it be in use?

Question 16

In vain

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

In view of

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

In vogue

Answer 18

fashionable; faddish. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)

This style of coat is no longer in vogue. That word isn’t in vogue any longer.

Question 19

-an- In (with)

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

In with

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

In writing

Answer 21

in written form rather that spoken. (*Typically: get something ~ ; have something ~ ; put something ~ .)

Be sure to get their salary offer in writing.

Question 22

Inaugurate as

Answer 22

to install or introduce someone as something.

The club inaugurated Amy as the new president. We will inaugurate Ken as vice president.

Question 23

Incapacitate (for) (for)

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Incarcerate in

Answer 24

to imprison someone in something.

The sheriff incarcerated Lefty in the county jail. He had wanted to incarcerate Max in the jail too.

Question 25

Inch along

Answer 25

to move slowly along something little by little.

The cat inched along the carpet toward the mouse. Traffic was inching along.

Question 26

Inch back

Answer 26

to move back very slowly.

The trainer inched back from the angry tiger. The tiger inched back and sprang.

Question 27

Inch by inch

Answer 27

Fig. one inch at a time; little by little.

Traffic moved along inch by inch. Inch by inch, the snail moved across the stone.

Question 28

Inch forward

Answer 28

to move forward very slowly.

Inch forward very slowly, and try not to make any noise. The cat inched forward, taking care not to alert the bird to its presence.

Question 29

Inch -one’s- way across & Inch across

Answer 29

to creep slowly across something.

The little green worm inched its way across the branch. It inched itself across the leaf.

Question 30

Inch -one’s- way along & inch along

Answer 30

to creep slowly on or along something.

I inched my way along the ledge and almost fell off. Sharon inched herself along the side of the bridge.

Question 31

Inch over

Answer 31

to move over a tiny bit.

Could you inch over a little? I need just a little more room. Please inch over a little.

Question 32

Incite to

Answer 32

to excite or provoke someone to something.

The radicals tried to incite the students to violence. The students were incited to violent behavior by the lecturer.