in key
in key
In consonance or accordance with other elements, factors, or styles. A reference to musical tonality. Jonathan's fashion sense is impeccable, with each facet of his ensemble in key with the others.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in key
In harmony with other factors, in a matching style, as in This furniture is perfectly in key with the overall design. This term uses key in the musical sense, that is, "a scheme of notes related to one another." The antonym, out of key, means "not in harmony with other factors," or "unsuitable," as in He is out of key with his time. [c. 1900]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in (or out of) key
in (or out of) harmony.See also: key
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in key
In consonance with other factors.
See also: key
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- out of key
- accordance
- in accordance with
- in accordance with (something)
- barnburner
- put (someone or something) in the shade
- put somebody/something in the shade
- put someone/something in the shade
- not stand still for (something)
- not hold still for (something)