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in at the kill
Watching or taking part, usually with pleasure, at the end of a struggle; present at the finish.
Frank and John have been quarreling for a long time and tonight they are having a fight. Bill says he wants to be in at the kill, because he is Frank's friend.
in bad form
Violating social custom or accepted behavior.
When Bob went to the opera in blue jeans and without a tie, his father-in-law told him that it was in bad form.
in bad
Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; in trouble. Usually used with with.
Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test.
No, I can't go swimming today. Father told me to stay home, and I don't want to get in bad.
The boy is in bad with the police for breaking windows.
in behalf of
on behalf of
on one's behalf
In place of; as a representative of; for.
John accepted the championship award on behalf of the team.
As a help to; for the good of.
The minister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor.
in brief
in short
in a word
Briefly; to give the meaning of what has been said or written in a word or in a few words; in summary.
John is smart, polite, and well-behaved. In a word, he is admirable.
The children could play as long as they liked, they had no work to do, and nobody scolded them; in short, they were happy.
The speaker didn't know his subject, nor did he speak well; in brief, he was disappointing.
in cahoots with
In secret agreement or partnership with (someone); working together secretly with, especially for harm.
The mayor's enemies spread a rumor that he was in cahoots with gangsters.
in case of
in the event of
In order to meet the possibility of; lest there is; if there is; if there should be.
Take your umbrellas in case of rain.
The wall was built along the river in case of floods.
in case
In order to be prepared; as a precaution; if there is need. Usually used in the phrase just in case.
The big dog was tied up, but John carried a stick, just in case.
The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case.
We should be sure to leave for the airport early, just in case.
You’d better close the windows in case it rains.
If it happens that; if it should happen that; if; lest.
Cynthia, take one of your books in case you have some time to read on our trip.
I stayed home in case you called.
Keep the window closed in case it rains.
Let me know in case you're not coming.
The night watchman is in the store in case there is ever afire.
Tom took his skates in case they found a place to skate.
What shall we do in case it snows?