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hurry-scurry
A noisy, confused, and busy situation; a state of commotion or bustle
“There was so much HURRY-SCURRY at the station”
i feel you
Understand someone's feelings or perspective on a matter
“I'VE BEEN STRESSED. I FEEL YOU”
ick
A sudden feeling of repulsion toward someone you were attracted to
“She got THE ICK instantly”
in a fix
In a difficult or problematic situation
“I'm IN A FIX because I forgot my wallet”
in a huff
Angrily; in an offended manner
“She LEFT IN A HUFF after the argument”
in a nutshell
Summarized in a very short and clear way
“IN A NUTSHELL, the meeting was about customer service”
in a pickle
To be in a difficult situation
“I'm IN A PICKLE”
in a pinch
Being in a situation where the preferred choice is unavailable
“This diet will DO IN A PINCH”
in at the deep end
To start a new job or activity without being prepared for it
“I was THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END, literally.”
in broad daylight
During the daytime
“It happened IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, amazingly.”
in fine fettle
In excellent condition or health
“The car is IN FINE FETTLE after the repairs”
in for a penny, in for a pound
To complete a task, no matter what it may need
“IN FOR A PENNY, IN FOR A POUND, we need to stay up all night”
in good hands
Being looked after by someone who is capable and responsible
“Don't worry - you're IN GOOD HANDS”
in hot water
In trouble
“He's IN HOT WATER with his boss”
in lieu of
Place of, in place of, or instead of
“She received cash IN LIEU OF vacation days”
in light of
Because of
“IN LIGHT OF what happened last week, please take care”
in no time
A very short period of time
“I'll be done IN NO TIME.”
in one ear and out the other
Heard but not remembered or paid attention to
“Everything I say goes IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER”
in one fell swoop
Describes something happening all at once or in a single, sudden action
“The company laid off staff IN ONE FELL SWOOP”
in over your head
In a situation that is too difficult for you to deal with
“I'm IN OVER MY HEAD with this project”
in short order
Immediately and without difficulty
“The children got ready IN SHORT ORDER”
in stitches
Laughing a lot or uncontrollably
“The comedian had us all IN STITCHES”
in the air
Something like a mood that everybody can feel
“You could feel the tension IN THE AIR”
in the bag
Certain to be achieved or won; secured
“The contract's IN THE BAG, apparently.”