In the unlikely event
If something improbable should occur. For example, In the unlikely event that I’m held up, please cover for me , or In the unlikely event that we should have snow in May, we’re still well equipped to cope with it also see under: in case , def. 2.
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- In the wings
Also, waiting in the wings. Nearby in the background, available on short notice. For example, Some police were in the wings in case of trouble at the rally, or There are at least a dozen young managers waiting in the wings for Harold to retire. This expression alludes to the theater, where a player waits […]
- In the zone
adjective phrase (also zoned) Playing easily and spontaneously: Just that one time, I was in the zone/ She is zoned in the second set (1980s+ Tennis)
- In the woods
Related Terms does a bear shit in the woods
- In this day and age
Now, in the present, as in In this day and age divorce is a very common occurrence. This phrase is redundant, since this day and this age both mean “now”. [ Early 1900s ]