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Idiom: In The Works

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Being planned or worked upon.

Example: "They always have some wonderful new project in the works."

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: In a mechanism or machine.

Example: "Be careful not to get any debris in the works."

Example Sentences

1
I heard there's a sequel to that movie in the works.
2
The new album is currently in the works and will be released next year.
3
We have a surprise party for her in the works.
4
A new software update is in the works to fix the bugs.
5
There's a big merger between the two companies in the works.

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