| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| in the least |
in any way, at all
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Oil prices went up, but the price of gas didn't change in the least.
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| in the long haul |
after several years, for the long term
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In the long haul, you'll earn more money if you have a degree.
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| in the long run |
planning for the future, looking many years ahead
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In the long run, real estate is a good investment.
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| in the loop |
on the list of people who receive information, the in-crowd
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I hope you'll keep me in the loop. I want to hear the latest news.
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| in the lurch |
facing a problem alone, holding the bag
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True friends won't leave you in the lurch, will they?
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| in the making |
developing, growing
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Raj is a talented pianist. Is he a Glenn Gould in the making?
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| in the meantime |
for now, meanwhile
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Someday I want to own a yacht. In the meantime, I have a canoe.
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| in the money |
wealthy, rich, loaded
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If my lottery number is drawn, I'll be in the money.
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| in the Monford lane |
driving fast, in the passing lane, pedal to the metal
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We got a rush order, so we was in de Monford lane all de way.
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| in the mood |
feeling that you want to do something
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I'm in the mood for pizza. Let's order a large one - loaded!
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