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[in the world] or [on earth]  {adv. phr.},  {informal}

Of all possible things; ever. — Usually used for emphasis after words that ask questions, as "who", "why", "what", etc.

Where in the world did you find that necktie?

* /The boys wondered how on  […]

[in the wrong]  {adj. phr.}

With moral or legal right or truth against you; against justice, truth, or fact; wrong.

In attacking a smaller boy, Jack was plainly in the wrong.

Mary was in the wrong to drink from a finger bowl.

* /Since he had  […]

[in time]  {adv.} or  {adj. phr.}

1. Soon enough.

We got to Washington in time for the cherry blossoms.

We got to the station just in time to catch the bus.

* /John liked to get to work in good time and talk. to the man who worked on his  […]

[into account]

See: [TAKE INTO ACCOUNT].

[into a nose dive]

See: [GO INTO A TAIL SPIN] or [GO INTO A NOSE DIVE].

[into a tail spin]

See: [GO INTO A TAIL SPIN].

[into commission]

See: [IN COMMISSION].

[into effect]  {adv. phr.}

Into use or operation.

The new rule was put into effect at once.

[into hot water]

See: [HOT WATER].

[into line]  {adv. phr.}

1. Into agreement.

The department's spending was brought into line with the budget.

2. Under control.

Independent congressmen were brought into line by warnings that jobs for their friends would be kept back.

* /The  […]