Vocabulary
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A noisy, confused, and busy situation; a state of commotion or bustle
“There was so much HURRY-SCURRY at the station”
Understand someone's feelings or perspective on a matter
“I'VE BEEN STRESSED. I FEEL YOU”
A sudden feeling of repulsion toward someone you were attracted to
“She got THE ICK instantly”
In a difficult or problematic situation
“I'm IN A FIX because I forgot my wallet”
Angrily; in an offended manner
“She LEFT IN A HUFF after the argument”
Summarized in a very short and clear way
“IN A NUTSHELL, the meeting was about customer service”
Be in a difficult situation
“I'm IN A PICKLE”
Being in a situation where the preferred choice is unavailable
“This diet will DO IN A PINCH”
Start a new job or activity without being prepared for it
“Soldiers are THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END”
During the daytime
“They go ahead and misuse resources IN BROAD DAYLIGHT”
In excellent condition or health
“The car is IN FINE FETTLE after the repairs”
Complete a task, no matter what it may need
“IN FOR A PENNY, IN FOR A POUND, we need to stay up all night”
Being looked after by someone who is capable and responsible
“Don't worry - you're IN GOOD HANDS”
In trouble
“He's IN HOT WATER with his boss”
Place of, in place of, or instead of
“She received cash IN LIEU OF vacation days”
Because of
“IN LIGHT OF what happened last week, please take care”
A very short period of time
“I completed the project IN NO TIME”
Heard but not remembered or paid attention to
“Everything I say goes IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER”
Describes something happening all at once or in a single, sudden action
“The company laid off staff IN ONE FELL SWOOP”
In a situation that is too difficult for you to deal with
“I'm IN OVER MY HEAD with this project”
Immediately and without difficulty
“The children got ready IN SHORT ORDER”
Laughing a lot or uncontrollably
“The comedian had us all IN STITCHES”
Something like a mood that everybody can feel
“You could feel the tension IN THE AIR”
Certain to be achieved or won; secured
“The election is IN THE BAG”
