if it's not one thing it's another
If a certain thing doesn't go wrong, another most probably will.
When John lost his keys and his wallet, and his car wouldn't start, he exclaimed in despair, "If it's not one thing it's another."
in a world of one's own
in a world by oneself
In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people.
They are in a little world of their own in their house on the mountain.
In deep thought or concentration.
Mary is in a world of her own when she is playing the piano.
Not caring about or connected with other people in thoughts or actions. Usually used sarcastically.
That boy is in a world all by himself. He never knows what is happening around him.
in a zone
In a daze; in a daydream; in a state of being unable to concentrate.
Professor Smith puts everyone in a zone.
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 one fell swoop
at one fell swoop
In one attack or accident; in one bad blow.
The millionaire lost his money and his friends at one fell swoop.
At one time; at the same time.
Three cars drove into the driveway, and Mrs. Crane's dinner guests all arrived at one fell swoop.
in one's bad graces
Not approved by; not liked by.
John was in his mother's bad graces because he spilled his milk on the tablecloth.
Don got in the bad graces of the teacher by laughing at her hat.
in one's behalf
on one's behalf
For someone else; in your place.
My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf.
For the good of another person or group; as a help to someone.
My teacher went to the factory and spoke in my behalf when I was looking for a job.
in one's blood
into one's blood
Agreeing perfectly with one's sympathies, feelings, and desires.
Living in a warm section of the country gets in your blood.
The woods got into Jim's blood.