in the works
In progress; being completed or implemented. We've got a few projects in the works, but nothing I can discuss publicly just yet. Sure, there are rumors about a sequel being in the works, but don't believe everything you read! I hear he's got a few movie deals in the works, so he must really be doing well these days.
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in the works
Fig. being prepared; being planned; being done. There are some new laws in the works that will affect all of us. I have some ideas in the works that you might be interested in.
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in the works
In preparation, under development. For example,
The agent said there was a movie deal in the works, or
He assured her that a follow-up campaign was in the works. [Second half of 1900s] Also see
in the pipeline.
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in the works
mainly AMERICANCOMMON If something is
in the works, it is being planned or is in progress.
He said there were dozens of similar projects in the works. He had a documentary film in the works. Compare with
in the pipeline.
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in the works
being planned, worked on, or produced. chiefly North American 2003 N. Y. Magazine Movie-star-of-the-moment Jennifer Lopez…is in talks to star in Monster in Law , a new comedy in the works at New Line Cinema.
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in the ˈworks
something that is in the works is being discussed, planned or prepared and will happen or exist soon: The rumour is that there is a sequel to the movie in the works, although this has not been confirmed.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
in the works
In preparation; under development: has a novel in the works.
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