in the raw
In the simplest or most natural way; with no frills.
Henry enjoyed going into the woods and living life in the raw.
Without any clothing; naked.
In the summer the boys slept in the raw.
in the red
In an unprofitable way; so as to lose money.
From the fact that people who keep business records usually write in red ink how much money they lose and in black ink how much money they gain.
From the fact that people who keep business records usually write in red ink how much money they lose and in black ink how much money they gain.
Быть убыточным, приносить дефицит, быть должником.
A large number of American radio stations operate in the red.
A rich man who has a farm or ranch often runs it in the red, but makes his money with his factory or business.
He has been in the red since 2010.
Он в убытке с 2010 года.
The company closed after running in the red for over a year.
Компания закрылась, так как больше года была "в минусе".
in the right
With moral or legal right or truth on your side; in agreement with justice, truth, or fact; correct.
When the cars collided, John was clearly in the right.
In going before his wife down the stairs, Mr. Franklin was in the right.
In many disputes, it is hard to say who is in the right.
in the running
Having a chance to win; not to be counted out; among those who might win.
At the beginning of the last lap of the race, only two horses were still in the running.
A month before Joyce married Hal, three of Joyce's boyfriends seemed to be still in the running.
Al was in the running for the trophy until the last hole of the golf tournament.
in the saddle
In command; in control; in a position to order or boss others.
Mr. Park was in the saddle when he had over half the company's stock.
Getting appointed chief of police put Stevens in the saddle.
in the same boat
In the same trouble; in the same fix; in the same bad situation.
When the town's one factory closed and hundreds of people lost their jobs, all the storekeepers were in the same boat.
Dick was disappointed when Fern refused to marry him, but he knew others were in the same boat.
in the same breath
At the same time; without waiting.
John would complain about hard times, and in the same breath boast of his prize-winning horses.
Jane said Bill was selfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see him leave.
In the same class; in as high a group. Usually used in the negative with mention, speak, or talk.
Mary is a good swimmer, but she should not be mentioned in the same breath with Joan.
in the short run
over the short haul
In the immediate future.
We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one.