in demand . in demand {adj. phr.} Needed; wanted. Men to shovel snow were in demand after the snow storm. The book about dogs was much in demand in the library. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry