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[in particular] {adv. phr.} In a way apart from others; more than others; particularly; especially. •/ The speaker talked about sports in general and about football In particular. / •/ All the boys played well and Bill in particular. / •/ Margaret liked all her classes, but she liked sewing class in particular. / Contrast: IN GENERAL.

[in passing] {adv. phr.} While talking about that subject; as extra information; also. •/ Our teacher showed us different kinds of flowers and told us in passing that those flowers came from her garden. / •/ The writer of the story says he grew up in New York and mentions in passing that his parents came from Italy. / Compare: BY THE WAY.

[in person]also [in the flesh] {adv. phr.} Yourself; personally. •/ A TV actor appeared in person today in school. / •/ The governor cannot march in the parade in person today, but his wife wilt march. / Compare: FACE-TO-FACE(2). Contrast: INSTEAD OF.

[in place(1)] {adv. phr.} 1a. In the right or usual place or position. •/ Nothing is in place after the earthquake. Even trees and houses are turned over. / •/ The picture is not in place on the wall. It is crooked. / 1b. In one place. •/ Our first exercise in gym class was running in place. / 2. In proper order. •/ Stay in place in line, children. / Compare: IN ORDER. Contrast: OUT OF PLACE.

[in place(2)] {adj. phr.} In the right place or at the right time; suitable; timely. •/ A dog is not in place in a church. / •/ Linda wondered if it would be in place to wish the bride good luck after the wedding. / Compare: IN ORDER(1). Contrast: OUT OF PLACE.

[in place of]See: INSTEAD OF.

[in plain English] {adv. phr.} Plainly; simply; in clear language. •/ Stop healing around the bush and saying that John "prevaricates"; in plain English he is a liar. /

[in poor shape] {adv. phr.} In a bad condition. •/ Most of the streets of Chicago are in poor shape due to the heavy snow and frost during the winters. /

[in practice(1)]also [into practice] {adv. phr.} In actual doing. •/ The idea sounds good but will it work in practice? / •/ It is easy to say that we will he good. It is harder to put the saying into practice. /

[in practice(2)] {adj. phr.} In proper condition to do something well through practice. •/ A pianist gets his fingers in practice by playing scales. / •/ An ice-skater keeps in practice by skating every day. / Compare: IN SHAPE. Contrast: OUT OF PRACTICE.

[in print] {adj. phr.} Obtainable in printed form from a printer or publisher; printed. •/ The author has finished writing his book but it is not yet in print. / •/ The story of the students' trip to Washington appeared in print in the newspaper. / •/ It is a very old book and no longer in print. / Contrast: OUT OF PRINT.

[in private] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not openly or in public; apart from others; confidentially; secretly. •/ Mr. Jones waited until they were home in private before he punished his son. / •/ The teacher told Susan that she wanted to talk to her in private after class. / Compare: IN SECRET. Contrast: IN PUBLIC.

[in progress] {adj. phr.} Going ahead; being made or done; happening. •/ Plans are in progress to build a new school next year. / •/ A dog ran out on the playing field while the game was in progress. / Contrast: IN CHECK.

[in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such a way that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. •/ Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies. / •/ Actors are used to appearing in public. / •/ The mayor has told his friends that he is sick but will not admit it in public. / Contrast: IN PRIVATE. 2. See: AIR ONE’S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC or WASH ONE’S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC.

[in question] {adj. phr.} 1. In doubt; in dispute; being argued about or examined. •/ I know Bill would he a good captain for the team. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain? / Contrast: BEYOND QUESTION. 2. Under discussion; being talked or thought about. •/ The girls in question are not in school today. / •/ On the Christmas Day in question, we could not go to Grandmother’s house, as we do every year. /

[in quest of]See: IN SEARCH OF.

[in reason] {adv. phr.} , {formal} Following the rules of reasoning; sensibly; reasonably. •/ One cannot in reason doubt that freedom is better than slavery. /

[in reference to]or [with reference to]or [in regard to ]or [with regard to] {prep.} In connection with; from the standpoint of; concerning; regarding; about. •/ I am writing with reference to your last letter. / •/ He spoke in reference to the Boy Scouts. / •/ I spoke to him with regard to his low marks. / •/ In regard to the test tomorrow, it is postponed. / Compare: IN RELATION TO, IN RESPECT TO.

[in regard to]See: IN REFERENCE TO.

[in relation to]or [with relation to] {prep.} In connection with; in dealing with; as concerns; in comparison to; respecting; about. •/ Father spoke about school in relation to finding a job when we are older. / •/ What did you say in relation to what happened yesterday? / •/ With relation to his job, skill is very important. / •/ In relation to Texas, Rhode Island is quite a small state. / Compare: IN REFERENCE TO, IN RESPECT TO.

[in respect to]or [with respect to]In connection with; related to, about; on. •/ The teacher told stories about Washington and Lincoln in respect to the importance of being honest. / •/ In respect to your visit with us, we hope you can come before September. / •/ There was no shortage in respect to food. / Compare: AS TO, IN REFERENCE TO, IN RELATION TO.

[in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; as payment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with "for". •/ Bud gave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. / •/ The lady helped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited her to dinner. / •/ How much did John give you in return for your bicycle? / •/ I hit him in return for the time he hit me. / •/ I wrote Dad a letter and got a package in return. /

[in reverse] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} In a backward direction; backward. •/ John hit the tree behind him when he put the car in reverse without looking first. / •/ The first of the year Bob did well in school but then he started moving in reverse. /

[in round figures] {adv. phr.} As an estimated number; as a rounded-off figure containing no decimals or fractions. •/ Skip the cents and just tell me in round figures how much this car repair will cost. /

[in round numbers]See: IN ROUND FIGURES.

[ins and outs] {n. phr.} The special ways of going somewhere or doing something; the different parts. •/ The janitor knows all the ins and outs of the big school building. / •/ Jerry’s father is a good life insurance salesman; he knows all the ins and outs of the business. /

[in search of]or {literary} [in quest of] {prep.} Seeking or looking for; in pursuit of. •/ Many men went West in search of gold. / •/ The hunter stayed in the woods all day in quest of game. / •/ We looked everywhere in search of our dog. /

[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper or best time. •/ Fred’s father told him that he was not old enough yet but that he would learn to drive in season. / 2a. At the right or lawful time for hunting or catching. •/ Deer will be in season next week. / •/ In spring we’ll go fishing when trout are in season. / 2b. At the right time or condition for using, eating, or marketing; in a ripe or eatable condition. •/ Christmas trees will be sold at the store in season. / •/ Native tomatoes will be in season soon. / •/ Oysters are in season during the "R" months. / Compare: IN GOOD TIME. Contrast: OUT OF SEASON.

[in secret] {adv. phr.} In a private or secret way; in a hidden place. •/ The miser buried his gold in secret and no one knows where it is. / •/ The robbers went away in secret after dark. / Compare: IN PRIVATE.

[in shape]or [in condition] {adj. phr.} In good condition; able to perform well. •/ The football team will he in shape for the first game of the season. / •/ Mary was putting her French in shape for the lest. / Compare: IN PRACTICE. Contrast: OUT OF SHAPE.

[in short]See: IN BRIEF.

[in short order] {adv. phr.} Without delay; quickly. •/ Johnny got ready in short order after his father said that he could come to the ball game if he was ready in time. /

[in short supply] {adj. phr.} Not enough; in too small a quantity or amount; in less than the amount or number needed. •/ The cookies are in short supply, so don’t eat them all up. / •/ We have five people and only four beds, so the beds are in short supply. /

[inside]See: STEP INSIDE.

[inside and out]See: INS AND OUTS, INSIDE OUT(2).

[inside of] {prep.} In; within; on or in an inside part of; not beyond; before the end of. •/ There is a broom inside of the closet. / •/ There is a label on the inside of the box. / •/ Hand your papers in to me inside of three days. / Contrast: OUTSIDE OF.

[inside out] {adv.} 1. So that the inside is turned outside. •/ Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. / 2. or [inside and out]also [in and out]In every part; throughout; completely. •/ David knows the parts of his bicycle inside out. / •/ We searched the house inside and out for the kitten. / Compare: BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS, INS AND OUTS, THROUGH AND THROUGH.

[inside track] {n. phr.} 1. The inside, shortest distance around a curved racetrack; the place that is closest to the inside fence. •/ A big white horse had the inside track at the start of the race. / 2. {informal} An advantage due to special connections or information. •/ I would probably get that job if I could get the inside track. /

[insofar as ] {conj.} To the extent that; to the point that; as much as. •/ You will learn your lessons only insofar as you are willing to keep studying them. /