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[in the spotlight]  {adv. phr.}

In the center of attention, with everybody watching what one is doing.

It must be difficult for the President to be in the spotlight wherever he goes.

Compare: [IN THE LIMELIGHT].

[in the swim]  {adj. phr.}

Doing the same things that other people are doing; following the fashion (as in business or social affairs); busy with what most people are doing.

* /Jim found some college friends at the lake that summer, and soon was in the  […]

[in the third place]

See: [IN THE --- PLACE].

[in the till]

See: [ROB THE TILL] or [HAVE ONE'S HAND IN THE TILL].

[in the twinkling of an eye]

See: [BEFORE ONE CAN SAY JACK ROBINSON].

[in the wake of]  {prep.},  {literary}

As a result of; right after; following.

Many troubles follow in the wake of war.

[in the way]

See: [IN ONE'S WAY].

[in the way of]

See: [PUT IN THE WAY OF].

[in the wind]  {adj. phr.}

Seeming probable; being planned; soon to happen.

Changes in top management of the company had been in the wind for weeks.

Tom's close friends knew that marriage was in the wind.

Compare: [IN THE AIR] (1).

[in the works]  {adv.} or  {adj. phr.}

In preparation; being planned or worked on; in progress.

John was told that the paving of his street was in the works.

It was reported that the playwright had a new play in the works.

* /The manager told  […]