in check
In a position where movement or action is not allowed or stopped; under control; kept quiet or back.
The boy was too small to keep the big dog in check, and the dog broke away from his leash.
The soldiers tried to keep the attacking Indians in check until help came.
Mary couldn't hold her feelings in check any longer and began to cry.
in circulation
into circulation
Going around and doing things as usual; joining what others are doing.
John broke his leg and was out of school for several weeks, but now he is back in circulation again.
Mary's mother punished her by stopping her from dating for two weeks, but then she got back into circulation.
in clover
in the clover
In rich comfort; rich or successful; having a pleasant or easy life.
They live in clover because their father is rich.
When we finish the hard part we'll be in the clover.
in cold blood
Without feeling or pity; in a purposely cruel way; coolly and deliberately.
Безжалостно, хладнокровно, жестоко.
The bank robbers planned to shoot in cold blood anyone who got in their way.
The bandits planned to murder in cold blood all farmers in the village by the river.
The family was murdered in cold blood by the criminal gang.
Семья была безжалостно убита этой преступной группировкой.
in command
In control of; in charge.
Helen is in command of the situation.
in commission
into commission
On duty or ready to be put on duty by a naval or military service; in active service.
The old battleship has been in commission for twenty years.
It took many months to build the new bomber, and now it is ready to be put into commission.
In proper condition; in use or ready for use; working; running.
The wheel of my bicycle was broken, but it is back in commission now.
in common
Shared together or equally; in use or ownership by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith own the store in common.
The four boys grew up together and have a lot in common.
The swimming pool is used in common by all the children in the neighborhood.
in consequence of
As a result of.
In consequence of the deep snow, school will not open today.
In consequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was not punished.