in train
in (one's) train
old-fashioned In pursuit of one; following closely behind one. They were forced to flee the country in their benefactor's train, facing persecution at home and having no resources of their own abroad.
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in train
In motion or in progress; currently being prepared, processed, or dealt with. The article, which featured allegations from over a dozen ex-employees, set in train a series of lawsuits, firings, and investigations against business leaders accused of violating numerous tax codes. As construction is already in train, there is no point protesting against it.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in train
(of arrangements) in progress; being proceeded with. 2005 Architectural Review ‘China's New Dawn: an Architectural Transformation’ is a mainly pictorial survey of some 50 projects, recently completed or in train.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in ˈtrain
(formal) being prepared; happening: The plans for the Queen’s birthday celebrations are all in train. Changes to the law have been set in train.See also: train
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- drive (one) out of office
- force (one) out of office
- force out of office
- give (one) (one's) head
- give head
- give somebody their head
- give someone their head
- cooking for one
- deep water
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