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[in two]  {adv. phr.}

Into two parts or pieces; into two divisions.

John and Mary pulled on the wishbone until it came in two.

There was only one piece of cake, but we cut it in two.

Syn.: [IN HALF].

[in two shakes of a lamb's tail]  {adv.},  {informal}

Quickly; in no time at all.

[in vain]  {adv. phr.}

1. Without effect; without getting the desired result; without success.

The drowning man called in vain for help.

To cry over spilled milk is to cry in vain.

Compare: [GO FOR NOTHING], [NO USE].

2. See: [TAKE ONE'S NAME  […]

[in view]  {adv.} or  {adj. phr.}

1. In sight; visible.

We came around a bend and there was the ocean in view.

2. As a purpose, hope, or expectation.

John had his son's education in view when he began to save money.

* /The end that we must  […]

[in view of]  {prep.}

After thinking about; because of.

Schools were closed for the day in view of the heavy snowstorm.

In view of rising labor costs, many companies have turned to automation.

Syn.: [IN THE LIGHT OF].

[in virtue of]

See: [BY VIRTUE OF].

[in wait]

See: [LIE IN WAIT].

[in with]  {prep.}

In friendship, favor, or closeness with; in the trust or liking of.

We trusted on Byrd's being in with the mayor, not knowing that the mayor no longer liked him.

* /It took the new family some time to get in with their  […]

[inasmuch as]  {conj.}

1. See: [INSOFAR AS].

2. also [for as much as]  {formal}

Because; for the reason that; since.

Inasmuch as this is your team, you have the right to choose your own captain.

* /Inasmuch as the waves are high, I shall not go  […]

[inch]

See:

[BY INCHES],

[EVERY INCH],

[GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILL TAKE A MILE],

[WITHIN AN ACE OF] or [WITHIN AN INCH OF],

[WITHIN AN INCH OF ONE'S LIFE].