the in thing

the (in) thing

The newest, most recent, or most current trend, fashion, or style. Deep V-necks are becoming the in thing for wedding dresses lately. Smooth, edgeless bodies are the thing for smartphone designs these days.
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the in thing

That which is currently (and usually temporarily) fashionable or trendy. Haven't you heard? Wearing knee-high socks is the in thing now!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the in thing (to do)

the fashionable thing to do. Eating low-fat food is the in thing to do. Bob is very old-fashioned. He never does the in thing.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in thing, the

see under the thing.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • the (in) thing
  • the thing
  • the latest thing
  • fashion plate
  • in the same mold
  • gender bender
  • gender-bender
  • the latest
  • leap to the eye
  • first cousin