November already. 3. (also: on the road) in good prospect of smth.: Once only a dream, artificial blood vessels are on the way to becoming reality. 4. (of a child) about to be born: We have four simply adorable grandchildren with another on the way . 5. (of a woman) pregnant: Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age, and will have a son. She is already six months on the way . See also: in the road / on the road. in the white • in white in the white —(of manufactured articles) in an unfinished or undyed state: Violin makers often say that a violin sounds better in the white than it does after it is varnished. in white —1. wearing white clothes: The painting represents a girl in white standing on a dune. 2. executed or finished in white color: Our home is newly furnished and finished in white for light. in the whole • on the whole in the whole—(also: as a whole) considered in its entirety; in full: Council may approve the budget in part or in the whole . on the whole —1. in general; from every point of view: They think Stalin maybe made a few mistakes but was on the whole a great guy. 2. for the most part: National Health surgeons on the whole remain disinclined to abort frivolously. in the wild • in the wilds in the wild—(of animals) living in an undomesticated state in their natural surroundings: In the wild , giant pandas are usually alone except for mothers with cubs. in the wilds—1. far from normal habitation; remote from urban life and culture: My family used to live out in the wilds of Lynn Valley, in an old house. 2. = in the wild: These tour packages are designed to let you have the best wildlife expe- rience through watching animals in the wilds . in the world • in this world in the world—1. on earth; in existence: He was considered to be one of the most famous artists in the world . 2. used as an intensifier in interrogative and negative contexts: If your actions tell an employee their job is too small for you to bother, then why in the world should they care? Note: The expression does not fully correlate in meaning with the phrase in the wide world—1. = in the world 2: He would never … dare mention this encounter to a living soul, for who in the wide world would believe him? 2. is used to imply contrast to one’s own home or country: A few years in the wide world and then back to the home paddock. in this world —1. = in the world 1: I feel that of all the people in this world , the Indians could preserve this land and nature the best. 2. during our life on earth (as distinguished from the world beyond the grave): So long as we are in this world we are exposed to temptations, and need ever to be on our watch against them. Cf.: in another world—(also: in the next world) used of a state of existence after death: The interest of the Mal- abar widow, who burns herself with the corpse of her husband, is to recover him in another world . in these days • in those days in these days—at the present time: Even in these days of radio and satellite communications, the U.S. Navy uses the international alphabet flags. in those days —during a period in the past: I’d prefer things the way they were. People were happier in those days and there was a great sense of community spirit. in time • on time in time —1. early enough for an activity; before it is too late to do smth.: I got there in time to see several friends I hadn’t seen in two months. 2. in the end; after a while: Ted and Jim did not like each other at first but in time they became close friends. 3. (Music) in the right rhythm: You need to play in tune, but what about playing in time ? Rhythm is part of the musician’s trinity that also includes harmony and melody. on time—1. at a prearranged or scheduled time; punctually: The train, which was due at four o’clock, arrived exactly on time . 2. (U.S.) on the installment plan; on credit: Everything was bought “on time ,” hardly any transactions involved cash. Note: The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the phrase to time—in conformity with the scheduled time: The buses on this route seldom run to time . See also: on the clock / on the hour. in touch • within touch in touch—in communication or contact with a person: Moignon was in touch , on his behalf, with powerful American agencies. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase at a touch—if touched, however lightly: These patio doors slide open at a touch on warm summer days. within touch —1. near enough to touch: The rough-hewn roof was within touch , and sometimes we had to stoop, to avoid hitting our heads. 2. within easy reach: Economic inte- gration brought far-off countries closer. And what yesterday seemed unreality and distant future, today is within touch . in tow • on tow in tow —1. (of a disabled vehicle) pulled along by the towing vehicle: The broken-down car was taken in tow by a lorry. 2. (coll.) following or accompanying smb.: Signaling to the door- man to park his car, he disappears into the hotel with the blond in tow . 3. under smb.’s control or guidance: Henry took me in tow and suffered my impatience with the conservative ways of our established institution. on tow—(UK rare, also: under tow) = in tow 1: A man serving a driving ban was jailed for four months after being drunk in charge of a car on tow . in trial • on trial in trial—said of lawyers’ activities during trials: “Will you be home for dinner tonight?” “I don’t think so. I’m in trial all week, so I have to work late again.” on trial —1. being tried in a court of law for an offence: All those in the “know” maintain that it was a man who was never on trial . 2. in a state of probation (until it is seen whether a person is suitable for a position, etc.): I will take the maid for a month on trial . 3. when tried out or tested: Mr. Boyes found on trial that the stone would scratch glass. “I believe it to be a diamond,” he observed gravely. Note: Neither expression correlates in meaning with the phrase at the trial— in the course of the legal process in a court of law: They were not allowed to say what they wanted to say at the trial . in trust • on trust in trust—(of money) held or invested for a person by another individual or an organization: His mother’s money was left in trust for him to acquire at the age of twenty-five. on trust—1. (of declarations, etc.) accept without asking for proof: Official statements are no longer taken on trust . The phenomenon is called the “credibility gap.” 2. on credit: The man who purchases on trust not only pays for the trust, but he also pays his due share of what the tradesman loses by trust. in turn • in turns in turn—1. one at a time in sequence; one after the other: He asked each of the boys in turn whether they had taken the – 197 – in turn