Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

in common
- shared together or equally, in use or ownership by all
I had nothing in common with the other members of the class.
in concert (with someone)
- with the aide of someone
We made the presentation in concert with members of another company.
in consequence of (something)
- as a result of something
In consequence of my loss of job, I am no longer able to keep living in my present
apartment.
in contempt of court
- disrespect for a judge or for courtroom procedures
The woman was in contempt of court when she refused to sit down quietly during the
trial.
in custody of (someone or something)
- being looked after by someone or something, under guard by someone
The child was placed in custody of the state while her mother got treatment for her
substance abuse problem.
in debt
- owing money
The man has been in debt for most of his life.
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