NTC's Pocket Dictionary of Words and Phrases part 33. The small but very concise NTC's Pocket Dictionary of Words and Phrases offers 6,000 basic and common English words plus 6,000 basic and common English idioms and phrases. You will find this portable title essential in the classroom, at home, or traveling, when you need help to recall word and phrase meanings. | in back of someone or something in back of someone or something behind someone or something. in bad faith without sincerity with bad or dishonest intent with duplicity. in bad taste and in poor taste rude vulgar obscene. in between located in the middle of two things. in black and white in writing or printing made official by being written or printed. in bloom with many flowers at the peak of blooming. in blossom with many flowers at the peak of blooming. in broad daylight publicly visible in the daytime. in bulk in large quantities or amounts rather than smaller more convenient quantities or amounts. in case in the event that something happens preparing for something that may happen. in contempt of court showing disrespect for a judge or courtroom procedures. in creation Go to on earth. in custody of someone or something and in someone s or something s custody the condition of being kept guarded by police. in debt having debts having much debt owing money. in deep water in a dangerous or vulnerable situation in a serious situation in trouble. in denial in a state of refusing to believe something that is true. in detail with lots of details giving all the details. in disguise hidden behind a disguise looking like something else. in earnest done with good and honest intentions. in effect 1. in existence applicable. 2. producing a particular effect effectively. in essence basically essentially. in existence now existing currently and actually being. in fact truthfully actually. in fashion fitting in well with the clothing that has been designed for a particular season of a particular year. in fine feather in good humor in good health. in flight while flying. in full swing in progress operating or running without restraint. in general referring to the entire class being discussed without being specific speaking broadly of the entire range of possibilities in most cases or situations. in good condition Go to in good SHAPE. in good shape and in good condition physically