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The following 235 entries include the term in the.
in the ordinary way
idiom: in the normal or usual way : as something is always done
in the original
idiom: in the language used by the original writer
in the pay of
idiom: working usually in a secret way for (a person or organization)
in the person of
idiom—used to say that someone is the person who does something, provides something, etc.
in the picture
idiom: involved or playing a part in something : in the same situation or relationship
in the pocket of (someone)
idiom: under someone's control or influence
in the presence of (someone)
idiom: when (someone) is present : around
in the process
idiom: while doing something
in the process of (doing something)
idiom: working on (doing something) that takes a certain amount of time to do
in the public eye
idiom: in a position that receives a lot of public notice and attention
in the pulpit
idiom: as priests or church leaders : in the priesthood
in the red
idiom: spending and owing more money than is being earned
in the right
idiom: in the position or situation of being morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do something
in the rough
idiom: in an unfinished or rough state
in the sales
idiom: at a time when many stores have a sale
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