find (one) in

find (one) in

To locate or discover one in a place that belongs to them, such as their home or office. I bet you'll find Susie in this weekend—she said she has to finish a big project for class on Monday.
See also: find
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

find someone in

to learn or discover that one is at home; to learn or discover that one is in one's office. I never expected to find you in at this time of night. Did you really expect to find me in on a Friday night?
See also: find
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • appear to
  • a change of heart
  • a mystery to (one)
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • a turn of phrase
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • a tough cookie
  • a tough customer/cookie
  • a piece of the action