| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| in no time |
very soon, in a sec
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We'll be there in no time. We have less than a kilometer to go.
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| in no uncertain terms |
definitely, clearly, call a spade a spade
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They told us about sex and drugs in no uncertain terms.
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| in one ear and out the other |
not listening, hearing but not paying attention
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The kids don't listen to me; it's in one ear and out the other!
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| in one fell swoop |
in one action, in one attack, at once
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Our TV ad is effective. In one fell swoop we create doubts about the other products and sell our own.
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| in order |
to make it possible, to help it happen
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In order to win, we have to work as a team.
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| in over your head |
unable to win, competing against better players
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If you play chess against Boris, you'll be in over your head.
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| in person |
being there yourself, first hand
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Dad saw the wall come down. He was there in person.
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| in place |
in the correct position or location, available
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Be sure to have the money in place before you buy a house.
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| in plain view |
easy to see, where all can see, in broad daylight
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In Daqing, some of the men urinated in plain view - very close
to the street.
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| in point of fact |
(See in fact)
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