in the way— 1. placed so as to be an obstruction or cause inconvenience: I can’t empty the bottle—there’s a piece of cork in the way. 2. (coll.) said of smb. being around: I’m glad, too, to see you here. One feels safer when you’re in the way. 3. in the manner: Broadband Internet brought […]
Difference between In the trade and In trade
in the trade—engaged in the particular business or industry: Of this number of whales, about half have been taken by five ships now in the trade. in trade—engaged in commercial occupation (as a shopkeeper, etc.): Duncan Gregg had gone up the ladder a little. But not very much, he was still in trade.
Difference between In the track of someone and On the track of someone
in the track of someone—following the actual route taken by a person: From here I rushed straight to the Senate, right in the track of this man. on the track of someone—in pursuit of smb. (in order to capture): The law commands that the police should always be on the track of criminals.
Difference between In the sun and Under the sun
in the sun—exposed to light and warmth from the sun: People with paler skin may need just a few minutes in the sun at the beginning of the season. under the sun—anywhere in the world: There’s no nation under the sun that doesn’t try to protect its military secrets.
Difference between In the stocks and On the stocks
in the stocks— 1. (of money) invested in shares in return for interest: Sir William had a fair estate in land, a large sum of money in the stocks…. 2. is used of an old instrument of punishment (the person punished sitting with his ankles confined between two planks): I have seen a man in […]
Difference between In the sea and On the sea
in the sea—in the waters of the sea: These fish are found in the seas along the North Atlantic coast of America. on the sea— 1. on the surface of the sea: On the sea ice seldom forms smoothly. Early storms break it and pack it in confusion. 2. on the coast, close to the […]
Difference between In the saddle and On the saddle
in the saddle— 1. riding a horse: She was hardly in the saddle before she called out “race you to the bridge.” 2. in a position of leadership: It is his bad luck to be in the saddle when his country has to decide which road it is now going to follow. on the saddle—on […]
Difference between In the road and On the road
in the road— 1. within the area of the road as distinct from the pavement: Never stand in the road to hitchhike or conduct business with passing motorists. 2. in smb.’s way; obstructing passage: You’re in the road—we can’t work properly while you’re standing there talking. on the road— 1. on the surface of the road: […]
Difference between In the right and On the right
in the right—morally correct in one’s behavior or judgment: You are in the right in refusing to give in to them. on the right—on the right side: Proceed for about one-half mile around a curve, passing three houses on the right.
Difference between In the pipeline and In the tube
in the pipeline—in a state of development or preparation: One such project in the pipeline aims to rehabilitate coastal ecosystems. in the tube —(sl.) at risk: If you find yourself in the tube in this matter, just give me a ring.
Difference between In the picture and In the pictures
in the picture —(coll.) 1. in an informed position: OK, now that you’re one of us, I want you in the picture. 2. said of smth. probable or likely to happen: I’d like to travel, but it doesn’t seem like it’s in the picture for a year or so. 3. involved in a situation: If […]
Difference between In the next world and In the second world
in the next world—is used of a state of existence after death: Priests performed many ceremonies to help the dead person on his journey to a happy life in the next world. in the second world —(hist.) in countries like Brazil, India, Russia, Vietnam and Malaysia that simultaneously have both first and third world characteristics: Everybody […]