in some measure
To a certain degree or extent; somewhat. While hard work and perseverance will take you far, success also depends in some measure on good fortune. A: "Are you feeling better?" B: "In some measure. My throat isn't sore anymore, but I'm still pretty congested." She's says she's gotten over it, but I don't know—I think she's still mad at me in some measure.
some measure
1. A certain degree or extent; somewhat. While hard work and perseverance will take you far, success also depends in some measure on good fortune.
2. A little; a small amount of something. Our team had some measure of success this year, and I know we'll do even better next year.
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*in (with someone)
a way to request a special favor from someone; an amount of influence with someone. (The in is a noun. *Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) Did you get an in with the mayor? I have to ask him a favor. Sorry, I don't have an in, but I know someone who does.
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in some measure
Somewhat, to a certain extent, as in In some measure we owe these privileges to our parents. Shakespeare used this term in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1:2): "I will condole in some measure." Similarly, in large measure, dating from the same period, means "to a considerable extent," as in In large measure the two sides agree. [c. 1600]
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in some, equal, etc. ˈmeasure
(formal) to some, etc. extent or degree: The introduction of a new tax accounted in some measure for the downfall of the government. ♢ Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
in
1. mod. current; fashionable. What’s in around here in the way of clothing?
2. mod. private. If it’s in or something, I’m sure they won’t spread it around.
3. n. someone in a special position; someone who is serving in an elective office. When Ralph is one of the ins, he’ll throw the crooks out.
4. n. a ticket or means of getting in (someplace). I lost my in. Can I still see the show?
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in
/with reference to In connection with; in relation to: This letter is in reference to the invoice that accompanied the package.
in
/with regard to In reference or relation to; with respect to.
in
/with regards to In reference or relation to; with respect to.
in
/within bounds Sports Within the boundary of a playing field or court and therefore in play or legal.
in
a/some measure To a degree: The new law was in a measure harmful.
in
at/on the kill Present at the moment of triumph.
in
fine/good/high feather In excellent form, health, or humor.
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