The painting is finely executed in green , gold, cream, rust brown and a hint of blue. in the green—1. in the period of youthful growth: All dis- obedience is anarchy, young anarchy, anarchy in the green . 2. (of instruments) showing safe readings: These coolers were installed in Dick Hansen’s Kittyhawk which has had its tem- perature in the green ever since. in half • in halves in half —1. divide or tear into two equal parts: He and Meyer each signed half of a one dollar bill, tore it in half and kept each other’s halves, just for good luck. 2. (also: by half ) reduce by fifty percent of the original amount: He had priced rolltops in a downtown department store and knew he had cut the cost in half . in halves— = in half 1: When a square cut in halves makes two triangles, those two triangles are still only the two halves of the square. in hard condition • in hard conditions in hard condition—(Sport) in good shape; physically fit: The horses are both in hard condition , so it [race] can come off in ten days. in hard conditions—undergoing hardships: The distinction is blurred by species that grow periodically in hard conditions and aperiodically where they are protected. in haste • in one’s haste in haste—in a hurry: It is the general fault of physicians, they are so in haste , that they never hear out the case. in one’s haste—owing to one’s haste or hurry: In my haste I forgot to lock the car door. in heaven • in the skies in heaven—in the celestial abode of immortal beings: This woman actually imagines that there will be no slaves in heaven . in the skies —(also: in the clouds) not acting according to the realities of life; given to day-dreaming: He is a philosopher. His mind is always in the skies . Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase on cloud nine—(also: on cloud seven) extremely happy; in a euphoric state: He was finding it impossible to get any sense out of Rolf, who was on cloud nine —or at least in a world of his own—for the entire week. in leaf • in the leaf in leaf —(of a plant) having its leaves expanded: The farm- house can only just be seen from the road when the trees are not in leaf . in the leaf—(of tobacco) unstemmed and uncut: In the process of manufacturing cigars they take tobacco in the leaf , put it first on racks to dry, then in barrels to sweat… in league with someone • in the same league with someone in league with someone—in partnership with smb., especially for a dubious purpose: The message is intercepted by the tele- graph operator, who is in league with the outlaws and passes the information along to them. in the same league with someone—(usually negat.) in the same class or on the same level of excellence as another person: It is undesirable to admit someone who is “not in the same league” with typical students at that school. Cf.: out of one’s league with someone—surrounded by people who are more skilful and experienced than oneself: I have only played drums for three quarters of a year; I am out of my league with the guys in this band. in line for something • in line with something in line for something—likely to receive smth. such as pro- motion, etc.: The decision to place him in command had been made hastily; he knew that he had not been in line for such a post. in line with something—in agreement or harmony with smth.: You must keep project activities and resources in line with your plans or adjust your plans accordingly. in milk • in the milk in milk —(of a cow) giving milk: When people talk of cream, and ask how many cows you have, they mean in milk . in the milk—(of grain) of a milky consistency because of incomplete maturity: Sweet corn, is corn gathered before it is ripe: it is called green corn, or corn in the milk . in no condition • on no condition in no condition—unable to do smth. because of an illness, old age, etc.: I was in no condition to register the details of arriving in the hospital ward. on no condition—in no circumstances: You must on no con - dition tell him what has happened. in no humor • out of humor in no humor —(also: not in the humor) unwilling or not feel- ing inclined to do smth.: I was, however, in no humor for talking, and made few remarks in reply. out of humor —displeased; in a bad mood: Notwithstanding he had set his features to the semblance of a smile, I could perceive he was out of humor . in no position • out of position in no position—unable to do smth. because of circum- stances: Unfortunately, they were in no position to help us. out of position—(Sport) not in the correct place or facing the wrong direction: An attempt to “steal” the ball from a good dribbler often leaves the defensive player out of posi - tion . in no shape • not in shape in no shape—1. not in good enough condition or state of health: A tired child is simply in no shape to learn new math lessons or improve reading. 2. (also: in no shape or form) in no manner; not at all: If he acted wrongfully, it was in no shape by any precept or example. not in shape—(also: out of shape) 1. not having the right shape: That hat of yours doesn’t seem to be in shape . 2. (usually of an athlete) not well trained; in bad physical form: I think Ali is not in shape for his forthcoming fight. in no way • no way in no way —(also: in no shape) in no manner; not at all: The product we bargained for in no way resembles what we end up with. no way—1. not a chance; under no circumstances: There was just no way I could pay my way through school without a job. 2. (exclam.) absolutely not: “Have you paid for the repair yet?” “No way ! Not until we know for sure that the computer is actually working.” 3. (exclam.) you don’t say so; how sur- prising: “Hey, I saw Ellie out with Andrew last night.” “No way !” in number • in numbers in number—in sum total; altogether: The cavalry were about a thousand in number . in numbers—1. in large amount or quantity: Cape carts driven by Malays rattled up and down the streets in numbers . 2. (of books) published in a series of separate parts: I consider it vulgar, and below the dignity of literature, to publish in numbers . in half – 190 –