in a while
in a while
Following a certain period of time, usually one that is relatively short. It's a little bit strange driving on the opposite side of the road in Ireland, but you'll get used to it in a while.
See also: while
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in a while
Also, after a while. After a period of time, usually a moderately short time. For example, Go ahead, I'll be along in a while, or After a while we turned off the television and went for a walk. [c. 1300]
See also: while
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- after a while
- strange bird
- strange duck
- ask a silly question and you get a silly answer
- ask a stupid question and you'll get a stupid answer
- fib
- feel strange
- like a cat in a strange garret
- find (someone or something) a bit off
- be in left field