in season
At the proper or best time.
Fred's father told him that he was not old enough yet but that he would learn to drive in season.
At the right or lawful time for hunting or catching.
Deer will be in season next week.
In spring we'll go fishing when trout are in season.
At the right time or condition for using, eating, or marketing; in a ripe or eatable condition.
Christmas trees will be sold at the store in season.
Native tomatoes will be in season soon.
Oysters are in season during the "R" months.
in secret
In a private or secret way; in a hidden place.
The miser buried his gold in secret and no one knows where it is.
The robbers went away in secret after dark.
in shape
in condition
In good condition; able to perform well.
The football team will he in shape for the first game of the season.
Mary was putting her French in shape for the lest.
in short order
Without delay; quickly.
Johnny got ready in short order after his father said that he could come to the ball game if he was ready in time.
in short supply
Not enough; in too small a quantity or amount; in less than the amount or number needed.
The cookies are in short supply, so don't eat them all up.
We have five people and only four beds, so the beds are in short supply.
in smooth water
Преуспевающий, успешный.
He is said to be in smooth water.
Говорят, он преуспевающий.
in so many words
In those exact words.
He hinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so many words.
In an outspoken way; plainly; directly.
I told him in so many words that he was crazy.
in spite of
Against the influence or effect of; in opposition to; defying the effect of; despite.
In spite of the bad storm John delivered his papers on time.
In spite of all their differences, Joan and Ann remain friends.