Фразеологизмы со словом in. Страница восемьдесят три
in half
Into two equal parts.
Mother cut the apple in half so each child could have an equal share.
The ticket taker at the football game tore the tickets in half.
To half the size before; to one half as big.
As a punishment, Father cut Bob's allowance in half.
in hand
Under control.
Mabel was frightened when the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand and walked on.
The baby-sitter kept the children well in hand.
The copilot asked the pilot if he had the plane in hand or whether he needed any help navigating through the severe thunderstorm.
The police officer radioed to the station that she had the emergency situation in hand and didn’t require any assistance.
The principal was happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand.
In your possession; with you. Often used in the phrase cash in hand.
Tom figured that his cash in hand with his weekly pay would be enough to buy a car.
Being worked on; with you to do.
We should finish the work we have in hand before we begin something new.
in honor of
As an honor to; for showing respect or thanks to.
The city dedicated a monument in honor of the general.
We celebrate Mother's Day in honor of our mothers.
in hopes
Hopeful; hoping.
Mother was in hopes that the cake would be good to eat.
The Mayor was in hopes of having a good day for the parade.
in keeping
Going well together; agreeing; similar.
Having an assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program.
Mary's hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion.
in kind
In a similar way; with the same kind of thing.
Low returned Mary's insult in kind.
My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog.
in league with
In secret agreement or partnership with (someone); working together secretly with, especially for harm.
People once believed that some women were witches in league with the devil.
in light of
in the light of
As a result of new information; by means of new ideas.
The teacher changed John's grade in the light of the extra work in the workbook.
Because of.
In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their old uniforms.