Answers and Examples

1: In debt. "I am 300 dollars in the hole"

2: In trouble, disfavor. "I was late for an appointment, now I am in the doghouse"

3: Knowledgeable. "Let's ask John. He is in the Know"

4: In debt. "My accounts are in the Red"

5: Clear, in writing. "I have the contract in black and white"

6:Same situation. "Can you lend me 20$? No, we are in the same boat"

7: Anxious, suspense. "I am wating for the results of the test, and I am on pins and needles"

8: On time, exactly. "The meeting will start and 9 on the dot"

9: Illegally, or secretly. "I bought the goods, under the counter"

10: Suspected of something. "This person is under a cloud"

11: Wealthy. "The man is very rich, he is in the money"

12: Over a long period of time. This is the best for the company in the long run.

13: High Price. "The price of gas is at a premium"

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