In abeyance
The temporary suspension of an activity or a ruling.The final estate settlement was in abeyance while the lawyers looked at the will in more... Read more →
In a world of one`s own
In deep thought or concentration, not caring about other people.The boy is in a world of his own and he does not notice what other people say or... Read more →
In a split second
In just an instant.The car accident happened in a split second and nobody could prevent it.
In a sort of way
To a certain extent, a little, somewhat.The man is quite intelligent in a sort of way.
In a snit
In a fit of anger or irritation.My girlfriend is in a snit because I forgot to phone her on Saturday.
In a sense
In a way, sort of.In a sense, I can understand what my friend's problem is but it is still difficult to imagine what he wants to say.
In a rut
Always doing the same thing.The woman feels that she is in a rut after doing the same job for seven years.
In a rush
In a hurry.They did the job in a rush so I am worried about the quality.
In a quandary
Confused and uncertain about what to do.I am in a quandary about where I should go on my vacation next month.
In a pretty pickle
In a mess, in trouble.The woman was in a pretty pickle when her car had no gas.