| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| in dribs and drabs |
a few at a time, little by little
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Many came to the sale, but they arrived in dribs and drabs.
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| in fact |
to state a fact, as a matter of fact, to be perfectly honest
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When some people hear the word gravity, they think of falling bodies;
in fact, gravity keeps us from falling.
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| in full flight |
going full speed, flat out
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The cyclist was in full flight when he passed the cars.
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| in glowing terms |
with much praise, praise you to the skies (see praise him to the skies)
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Your manager spoke of you in glowing terms. He praised you.
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| in good faith |
sincerely, hoping to reach a fair agreement
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The union president said that he always bargained in good faith.
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| in good hands |
cared for by a friend, with a trusted person
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If Darlene is caring for your dad, he's in good hands.
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| in hand |
able to control, under control
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Some fans began fighting, but the police have things in hand.
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| in heaven's name |
if we think of heaven, for heaven's sake
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Why in heaven's name did we come to Canada? It's cold here!
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| in her good graces |
being liked by her, doing what she likes
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If you are in her good graces, you will be invited to her tea party.
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| in his blood |
an important part of him, in his personality
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The prairie is his blood. He's a prairie boy.
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