In the near future
Very soon, within a short time. For example, We’ll be needing a new car in the near future . This term employs near in the sense of “close at hand,” a usage dating from about 1300. Also see at hand , def. 2.
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- In the paint
adverb phrase The area of a basketball court extending from the basket to the three-point line, hence the site of most action: ”In the Paint” refers to being in the center of the action of a basketball game/ who can crash the boards, feed and run the break, wheel and deal in the paint, and […]
- In the picture
adjective phrase Probable; distinctly conceivable: It just isn’t in the picture that they’ll get married/ I’d like to travel, but it doesn’t seem like it’s in the picture for a year or so (1923+) adverb phrase In a position to understand what is happening; in an informed position: ok, now that you’re one of us, […]
- In the pink
In good health: “Marsha has recovered from the flu and is feeling in the pink again.” adjective phrase In good health; ruddy and in fine fettle (1914+) In good health, as in We’re glad to hear Bob’s in the pink again. In the 1500s pink meant “the embodiment of perfection,” but the current idiom dates […]
- In the pipe line
[pahyp-lahyn] /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ noun 1. a long tubular conduit or series of , often underground, with pumps and valves for flow control, used to transport crude oil, natural gas, water, etc., especially over great distances. 2. a route, channel, or process along which something passes or is provided at a steady rate; means, system, or flow […]