In advance
Ahead of time.We bought the tickets in advance so we could get a good seat.
In a word
Briefly, to sum up.In a word, the problem with the car is that it needs a new motor.
In a way
To a certain extent, a little, somewhat.In a way, I want to go to the restaurant but basically I do not care.
In a tizzy
In an excited and confused condition.The girl was in a tizzy as she got ready for her friend's wedding.
In a tight spot
In a difficult situation.The man was in a tight spot after he lost his job.
In a stupor
In a dazed condition.I was in a stupor after I wrote my last exam.
In a stew (about someone or something)
Upset or bothered about someone or something.The woman's husband is in a stew because he has lost his car keys.
In a spot
In some trouble, in an embarrassing or difficult siuation.The girl is in a spot now as she was unable to enter university and has no job.
In a little bit
Soon."I will give you back your dictionary in a little bit."
In a lather
Excited and agitated.My friend was in a lather when she heard that she would be transferring to another department.