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[Indian sign] {n.} , {informal} A magic spell that is thought to bring bad luck; curse; jinx; hoo-doo. — Used with "the", usually after "have" or "with"; and often used in a joking way. •/ Bill is a good player, but Ted has the Indian sign on him and always beats him. / •/ Father says that he always wins our checker games because he has put the Indian sign on me, but I think he is joking. / Compare: GET ONE’S NUMBER.

[Indian summer] {n. phr.} A dry and warm period of time late in the fall, usually in October. •/ After the cold and foggy weather, we had a brief Indian summer, during which the temperature was up in the high seventies. /

[in dispute] {adj. phr.} Disagreed about; being argued. •/ The penalty ordered by the referee was in dispute by one of the teams. / •/ Everyone in the clans wanted to say something about the subject in dispute. /

[in doubt] {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question or uncertainty. •/ When in doubt about any of the words you’re using, consult a good dictionary. /

[in due course]or [in due season]or [in due time]See: IN GOOD TIME(2).

[in due season]or [in due time]See: IN GOOD TIME.

[industrial park] {n.} A complex of industrial buildings and/or businesses usually located far from the center of a city in a setting especially landscaped to make such buildings look better. •/ The nearest supermarket that sells car tires is at the industrial park twenty miles from downtown. /

[in Dutch] {adj. phr.} , {slang} In trouble. •/ George got in Dutch with his father when he broke a window. / •/ John was in Dutch with his mother because he tore his new jacket. /

[in earnest] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Seriously; in a determined way. •/ The beaver was building his dam in earnest. / •/ Bill did his homework in earnest. / — Often used like a predicate adjective. Sometimes used with "dead", for emphasis. •/ Betty’s friends thought she was joking when she said she wanted to be a doctor, but she was in dead earnest. /

[in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. The same in meaning or result. •/ The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gave yesterday. / •/ Helping your mother with the dishes is in effect earning your allowance. / 2. Necessary to obey; being enforced. •/ The coach says that players must be in bed by midnight, and that rule is in effect tonight. / Syn.: IN FORCE.

[in effigy]See: HANG IN EFFIGY or BURN IN EFFIGY.

[in error] {adv. phr.} Wrong; mistaken. •/ You were in error when you assumed that he would wait for us. /

[in evidence] {adj. phr.} Easily seen; noticeable. •/ The little boy’s measles were very much in evidence. / •/ The tulips were blooming; spring was in evidence. /

[in fact]also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. — Often used for emphasis. •/ No one believed it but, in fact, Mary did get an A on her book report. / •/ It was a very hot day; in fact, it was 100 degrees. / Compare: MATTER OF FACT.

[in favor of] {prep.} On the side of; in agreement with, •/ Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party. / •/ Most girls are in favor of wearing lipstick. / Compare: IN BACK OF(2).

[in fear and trembling]See: FEAR AND TREMBLING.

[in fear of] {adj. phr.} Fearful of; afraid of. •/ They live so close to the border that they are constantly in fear of an enemy attack. /

[in for] {prep.} , {informal} Unable to avoid; sure to get. •/ The naughty puppy was in for a spanking. / •/ On Christmas morning we are in for some surprises. / •/ We saw Father looking angrily out of the broken window, and we knew we were in for it. / Compare: HAVE IT IN FOR.

[in force] {adj. phr.} 1. To be obeyed. •/ New times for eating meals are now in force. / Syn.: IN EFFECT. 2. In a large group. •/ People went to see the parade in force. / Syn.: EN MASSE.

[in front of]prep. Ahead of; before. •/ The rabbit was running in front of the dog. / •/ A big oak tree stood in front of the building. / Contrast: IN BACK OF(1).

[in full swing] {adj. phr.} Actively going on; in full action. •/ The Valentine party was in full swing. / •/ All of the children were planting seeds; the gardening project was in full swing. /

[in fun]See: FOR FUN.

[in general(1)] {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. •/ In general, mother makes good cookies. / •/ The weather in Florida is warm in general. / Compare: ON THE WHOLE(2).

[in general(2)] {adj. phr.} Most; with few exceptions. •/ Women in general like to shop for new clothes. / •/ Boys in general like active sports more than girls do. / Contrast: IN PARTICULAR.

[in glass houses]See: PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES.

[in good] {adj. phr.} , {informal} Well liked; accepted. — Used with "with". •/ The boy washed the blackboards so that he would get in good with Iris teacher. / •/ Although Tom was younger, he was in good with the older boys. / Compare: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE. Contrast: IN BAD.

[in good faith]See: GOOD FAITH.

[in good form]Contrast: IN BAD FORM.

[in good season]See: IN GOOD TIME.

[in good stead]See: STAND IN GOOD STEAD.

[in good time]or [in good season] {adv. phr.} 1. A little early; sooner than necessary. •/ The school bus arrived in good time. / •/ The students finished their school work in good time. / •/ We reached the station in good season to catch the 9:15 bus for New York. / 2. or [in due course]or [in due season]or [in due time]In the usual amount of time; at the right time; in the end. •/ Spring and summer will arrive in due course. / •/ Sally finished her spelling in due course. /

[in great measure] {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. •/ The Japanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factor to President Roosevelt’s decision to enter World War II. / Compare: TO A LARGE EXTENT.

[in half] {adv. phr.} 1. Into two equal parts. •/ The ticket taker at the football game tore the tickets in half. / •/ Mother cut the apple in half so each child could have an equal share. / Syn.: IN TWO. 2. To half the size before; to one half as big. •/ As a punishment, Father cut Bob’s allowance in half. /

[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. •/ The principal was happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. / •/ The baby-sitter kept the children well in hand. / •/ Mabel was frightened when the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand and walked on. / Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your possession; with you. — Often used in the phrase "cash in hand". •/ Tom figured that his cash in hand with his weekly pay would be enough to buy a car. / Compare: ON HAND. 3. Being worked on; with you to do. •/ We should finish the work we have in hand before we begin something new. /

[in honor of] {prep.} As an honor to; for showing respect or thanks to. •/ We celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of our mothers. / •/ The city dedicated a monument in honor of the general. /

[in hopes] {adj. phr.} Hopeful; hoping. •/ The Mayor was in hopes of having a good day for the parade. / •/ Mother was in hopes that the cake would be good to eat. /

[in horror]See: THROW UP ONE’S HANDS IN HORROR.

[in hot water]See: HOT WATER.

[in]or [into orbit] {adj. phr.} Thrilled; exuberantly happy; in very high spirits. •/ When Carol won the lottery she went right into orbit. /

[in]or [into the clear] {adj. phr.} Free; cleared of all responsibility and guilt. •/ Because of the new evidence found, Sam is still in the clear, but Harry is still behind bars. /

[in]or [into the doldrums] {adj. phr.} Inactive; sluggish; depressed. •/ The news of our factory’s going out of business put all of us in the doldrums. /

[in]or [into the limelight] {adj. phr.} In the center of attention. •/ Some people will do almost anything to be able to step into the limelight. / Compare: IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

[in itself]See: END IN ITSELF.

[injury]See: ADD INSULT TO INJURY.

[in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. •/ Mary’s hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion. / •/ Having an assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program. / Contrast: OUT OF KEEPING.

[in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind of thing. •/ My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog. / •/ Low returned Mary’s insult in kind. /

[in knots]See: TIE IN KNOTS.

[in league with]or {informal} [in cahoots with] {prep.} In secret agreement or partnership with (someone); working together secretly with, especially for harm. •/ People once believed that some women were witches in league with the devil. / •/ The mayor’s enemies spread a rumor that he was in cahoots with gangsters. /

[in left field]See: OUT IN LEFT FIELD.

[in lieu of]See: INSTEAD OF.

[in light of]also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result of new information; by means of new ideas. •/ The teacher changed John’s grade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. / 2. Because of. •/ In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their old uniforms. / Syn.: IN VIEW OF.

[in line(1)] {adv. phr.} In or into a straight line. •/ The boys stood in line to buy their tickets. / •/ Tom set the chairs in line along the wall. / •/ The carpenter put the edges of the boards in line. /

[in line(2)] {adj. phr.} 1. In a position in a series or after someone else. •/ John is in line for the presidency of the club next year. / •/ Mary is fourth in line to be admitted to the sorority. / 2. Obeying or agreeing with what is right or usual; doing or being what people expect or accept; within ordinary or proper limits. •/ The coach kept the excited team in line. / •/ When the teacher came back into the room, she quickly brought the class back in line. / •/ The government passed a new law to keep prices in line. / Compare: IN HAND. Contrast: OUT OF LINE.