in poor shape
In a bad condition.
Most of the streets of Chicago are in poor shape due to the heavy snow and frost during the winters.
in practice
into practice
In actual doing.
The idea sounds good but will it work in practice?
It is easy to say that we will he good. It is harder to put the saying into practice.
In proper condition to do something well through practice.
A pianist gets his fingers in practice by playing scales.
An ice-skater keeps in practice by skating every day.
in print
Obtainable in printed form from a printer or publisher; printed.
The author has finished writing his book but it is not yet in print.
The story of the students' trip to Washington appeared in print in the newspaper.
It is a very old book and no longer in print.
in private
Not openly or in public; apart from others; confidentially; secretly.
Mr. Jones waited until they were home in private before he punished his son.
The teacher told Susan that she wanted to talk to her in private after class.
in progress
Going ahead; being made or done; happening.
Plans are in progress to build a new school next year.
A dog ran out on the playing field while the game was in progress.
in public
In a place open to the people; in such a way that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly.
Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies.
Actors are used to appearing in public.
The mayor has told his friends that he is sick but will not admit it in public.
in quest of
Seeking or looking for; in pursuit of.
The hunter stayed in the woods all day in quest of game.
in question
In doubt; in dispute; being argued about or examined.
I know Bill would he a good captain for the team. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain?
Under discussion; being talked or thought about.
The girls in question are not in school today.
On the Christmas Day in question, we could not go to Grandmother's house, as we do every year.