In the hope
see under in hopes of
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- In the interim
In the meantime, as in Arthur’s in Israel, so in the interim Judy will handle their business. [ Second half of 1500s ]
- In the lap of luxury
see: lap of luxury
- In the life
adjective phrase Occupied or engaged in some specialized and usually socially despised way of living, such as the homosexual subculture or prostitution: By the time strippers are ”in the life” they have developed an exploitative attitude to men and people in general (1970s+)
- In the least
Also, in the slightest. At all, in the smallest degree. These terms are nearly always used in a negative context. For example, I don’t care in the least what you do with the money, or It doesn’t matter in the slightest whether or not you attend. [ c. 1600 ] They may also be put […]
- In the limelight
Also, in the spotlight . At the center of public attention or notoriety. For example, John loves being in the limelight , or The reporters made sure the attractive new actress would be in the spotlight . Both terms come from the theater and allude to focusing light on an important person, the first from […]