in a fix
In trouble.
Last night Jack wrecked his car and now he is in a fix.
in a flash
in a trice
off in a flash
Very suddenly.
We were watching the bird eat the crumbs; then I sneezed, and he was gone in a flash.
Bob was looking over his notes for English class and in a flash he knew what he would write his paper about.
in a flutter
In a state of nervous excitement.
Whenever Norm and Cathy are near one another, both are in a flutter; they must be in love.
in a fog
in a haze
Mentally confused; not sure what is happening.
I didn't vote for Alice because she always seems to be in a fog.
I was so upset that for two days I went around in a haze, not even answering when people spoke to me.
in a good frame of mind
In a happy mood.
After a relaxing holiday in the Bahamas, the boss was in a very good frame of mind.
in a hole
in a spot
In an embarrassing or difficult position; in some trouble.
When the restaurant cook left at the beginning of the busy season, it put the restaurant owner in a hole.
in a huff
Angrily.
Ellen went off in a huff because she didn't get elected class president.
in a hurry
in a rush
Hurried, rushed
Alex seems in a hurry; he must be late for his train again.
She's always in a rush in the morning to get the kids to school.