in spades »
To excess, a lot, considerably; without restraint.
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in the face of »
Despite, against, contrary to.
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in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king »
Among others with a disadvantage or disability, the one with the mildest disadvantage or disability is regarded as the greatest.Even someone without much talent or ability is considered special by those with no talent or ability at all.
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in the running »
Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
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in the woods »
In critical condition; near death's door.
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in touch »
In contact, or in communication.
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in vain »
In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
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in view of »
Considering.
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in your face »
An exclamation of derision or contempt.
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inside baseball »
Technical matters concerning baseball not apparent to spectators.
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it takes two to tango »
Some things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.
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it's about time »
Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer considered to be long overdue.
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it's all good »
Used to express unconcern.
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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