in two—separate or break in two pieces: He described how the ship broke in two clean across the middle during a violent storm. in two’s—organize people or objects in groups of two: For this game the players have to arrange themselves in two’s.
Difference between In turn and In turns
in turn— 1. one at a time in sequence; one after the other: He asked each of the boys in turn whether they had taken the book. 2. (also: in one’s turn) when one’s turn or opportunity comes: I took Sally out to lunch, and she took me out in turn. 3. (of two or […]
Difference between In trust and On trust
in trust—(of money) held or invested for a person by another individual or an organization: His mother’s money was left in trust for him to acquire at the age of twenty-five. on trust— 1. (of declarations, etc.) accept without asking for proof: Official statements are no longer taken on trust. The phenomenon is called the […]
Difference between In trial and On trial
in trial—said of lawyers’ activities during trials: “Will you be home for dinner tonight?” “I don’t think so. I’m in trial all week, so I have to work late again.” on trial— 1. being tried in a court of law for an offence: All those in the “know” maintain that it was a man who […]
Difference between In tow and On tow
in tow— 1. (of a disabled vehicle) pulled along by the towing vehicle: The broken-down car was taken in tow by a lorry. 2. (coll.) following or accompanying smb.: Signaling to the doorman to park his car, he disappears into the hotel with the blond in tow. 3. under smb.’s control or guidance: Henry took […]
Difference between In touch and Within touch
in touch—in communication or contact with a person: Moignon was in touch, on his behalf, with powerful American agencies. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase at a touch—if touched, however lightly: These patio doors slide open at a touch on warm summer days. within touch— 1. near enough to touch: […]
Difference between In time and On time
in time— 1. early enough for an activity; before it is too late to do smth.: I got there in time to see several friends I hadn’t seen in two months. 2. in the end; after a while: Ted and Jim did not like each other at first but in time they became close friends. […]
Difference between In these days and In those days
in these days—at the present time: Even in these days of radio and satellite communications, the U.S. Navy uses the international alphabet flags. in those days—during a period in the past: I’d prefer things the way they were. People were happier in those days and there was a great sense of community spirit.
Difference between In the world and In this world
in the world— 1. on earth; in existence: He was considered to be one of the most famous artists in the world. 2. used as an intensifier in interrogative and negative contexts: If your actions tell an employee their job is too small for you to bother, then why in the world should they care? […]
Difference between In the wild and In the wilds
in the wild—(of animals) living in an undomesticated state in their natural surroundings: In the wild, giant pandas are usually alone except for mothers with cubs. in the wilds— 1. far from normal habitation; remote from urban life and culture: My family used to live out in the wilds of Lynn Valley, in an old […]
Difference between In the whole and On the whole
in the whole —(also: as a whole) considered in its entirety; in full: Council may approve the budget in part or in the whole. on the whole— 1. in general; from every point of view: They think Stalin maybe made a few mistakes but was on the whole a great guy. 2. for the most […]
Difference between In the white and In white
in the white —(of manufactured articles) in an unfinished or undyed state: Violin makers often say that a violin sounds better in the white than it does after it is varnished. in white— 1. wearing white clothes: The painting represents a girl in white standing on a dune. 2. executed or finished in white color: […]