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in the wake of
As a result of; right after; following.
Many troubles follow in the wake of war.
There were heavy losses of property in the wake of the flood.
in the world
on earth
Of all possible things; ever. Usually used for emphasis after words that ask questions, as who, why, what, etc.
Where in the world did you find that necktie?
Betty could not understand what on earth the teacher meant.
The boys wondered how on earth the mouse got out of the cage.
in the worst way
Very much, greatly.
Because Umer has relatives in Turkey, he wants to visit there in the worst way.
Jim and Claudia want to have children in the worst way.
in the year one
Очень давно; при царе Горохе.
I don’t remember what he said. That was in the year one.
Я не помню, что он сказал, это было очень давно.
in two shakes of a lamb's tail
Quickly; in no time at all.
I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail.
in vain
Without effect; without getting the desired result; without success.
All the doctors’ efforts to save the injured woman were in vain. She was declared dead three hours after being admitted to the hospital.
The drowning man called in vain for help.
To cry over spilled milk is to cry in vain.
We tried in vain to reach you last night. Is your phone out of order?
Used as part of idiom take one's name in vain.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
Who’s that takes my name in vain?
inasmuch as
insomuch as
To the extent that; to the point that; as much as.
You will become a good pianist only inasmuch as you keep practicing.
Inasmuch as money is concerned, our project will be completely funded by private donations.
Because; for the reason that; since.
Inasmuch as the waves are high, I shall not go out in the boat.
Inasmuch as this is your team, you have the right to choose your own captain.
inch along
inch one's way along
To. proceed slowly and with difficulty.
When the electricity failed, it took John half an hour to inch his way along the corridors of the office building.