in tow
Related to in tow: come in handy, take account of, so much for, worse for wear
in tow
Accompanying alongside or under one's supervision. I was so embarrassed when I arrived with the kids in tow only to realize that the invitation said adults only. The senator arrived to the press conference with her aides in tow.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in tow
closely following; under someone's control. The nanny walked into the park with three children in tow. The manager went to the meeting with her staff in tow.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in tow
In one's charge or close guidance; along with one. For example, The older girl took the new student in tow, or Peter always had his family in tow. This expression alludes to the literal meaning of being pulled along. [Early 1700s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in ˈtow
(informal) following closely behind; with you: Mrs Bridge arrived with her four children in tow.See also: tow
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in tow
1. In a condition of being towed: a car with a trailer in tow.
2. Under close guidance; in one's charge: The new student was taken in tow by a peer counselor.
3. As a companion or follower: came to dinner with a friend in tow.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- tow in
- have (someone or something) in tow
- have in tow
- tow
- tow away
- puke (something) up
- puke up
- jag off
- jagged
- take it away