be in a/the family way

euphemism To be pregnant. Did you hear the good news? Kristin is in the family way! I never expected to be in a family way so soon after getting married, but I'm thrilled! I heard that you're in a family way—congratulations! When is the baby due?

See also: family, way

See also:

in a family way
in a/the family way
in the family way
in the family
(all) in the family
run in the family
run in the/(one's) family
keep (something) in the family
a son is a son until he takes a wife
the family that prays together stays together

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