Using prepositions in sentences is very common, pretty much every sentence includes prepositions. If you aren’t sure what they are, head to my grammar section to find out.

prepositional phrases with IN list

Learn some prepositional phrases with the preposition ‘in’.

prepositional phrases with in

in a class of one’s own

meaning – much better than someone/something similar, nothing else compares

example – My quadruple chocolate fudge cake is in a class of its own.

 

in a different league – much better at doing something

in a nutshell – in a few words, brief

in a pickle – in a difficult situation

in a strop – when a person in in a bad mood

in a tick – soon, in a moment

in a time warp – old-fashioned

in an instant – something happens very quickly

in bad shape – unhealthy, bad condition

in broad daylight – surprise that something is happening during daylight hours

in cold blood – deliberately, ruthlessly, without emotion

in deep water – in difficulty/trouble

in due course – something will happen when the time is right

in for a penny, in for a pound – finish something you have started even if it may be difficult

in for the high jump – likely to be punished

in full swing – operating fully, the level of activity is at its highest

in good shape – fit and healthy

in hot water – in a lot of trouble

in it for the long haul – continue with something until the end/for a long time

in no time – very soon

in one – one single attempt

in one fell swoop – using a single action

in one piece – not hurt or damaged

in one’s blood – a skill/characteristic you have inherited from your family

in one’s head – you have imagined something

in one’s own time – do something at the speed you choose

in over one’s head – involved in a situation that has become too difficult, risky

in remission – an illness being controlled/decreasing (especially cancer)

in season – the period when fresh food is in abundance

in sickness and in health – a marriage vow

in someone’s corner – give someone your full support

in someone’s pocket – under someone’s control/influence

in stock – goods are available

in the bag – something is secure or certain

in the black – have money, not be in debt

in the blink of an eye – very quickly

in the buff – naked

in the club – pregnant

in the cold light of day – think about emotional matters when you are calmer

in the dog house – someone is angry/annoyed with you

in the driver’s seat – be in control

in the family – way pregnant

in the flesh – meet someone face to face

in the hot seat – being faced with criticism/questioning/punishment/scrutiny

in the land of the living – alive/awake

in the long run – over a long period of time

in the money – suddenly have lots of money

in the nick of time – at the last possible moment before disaster

in the pipeline – being planned, about to start

in the red – in debt

in the running – a contender in a competition

in the same boat – in the same situation as another person

in the same league – on the same level of skill (or not)

in two minds – undecided

in two shakes of a lamb’s tail – in a very short time

prepositional phrases - IN - a class of one’s own
in a different league
in a nutshell
in a pickle
in a strop
in a tick
in a time warp
prepositional phrases - IN - in an instant
in bad shape
prepositional phrases - IN - in broad daylight
prepositional phrases - IN - in cold blood
prepositional phrases - IN - in deep water
in due course
in for a penny, in for a pound
prepositional phrases - IN - in for the high jump
prepositional phrases - IN - in full swing
prepositional phrases - IN - in good shape
in hot water
in it for the long haul
in no time
in one fell swoop
in one piece
in one
in one’s own time
in one's blood
in one's head
in over one’s head
in remission
in season
prepositional phrases - IN - in sickness and in health
prepositional phrases - IN - in someone's corner
in someone's pocket
prepositional phrases - IN - in stock
prepositional phrases - IN - in the black
prepositional phrases - IN - in the blink of an eye
in the buff
in the club
in the cold light of day
in the dog house
in the driver’s seat
prepositional phrases - IN - in the family way
prepositional phrases - IN - in the flesh
in the hot seat
in the long run
in the money
prepositional phrases - IN - in the nick of time
in the pipeline
prepositional phrases - IN - in the red
prepositional phrases - IN - in the running
prepositional phrases - IN - in the same boat
in the same league
in two minds
in two shakes of a lamb’s tail