Meanings
How to pronounce "in the works":
AU
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.