In all honestyIf you say something in all honesty, you are telling the complete truth. It can be used as a way of introducing a negative opinion whilst trying to be polite; in all honesty, I have to say that I wasn't very impressed. In embryo If something is in embryo, it exists but has not developed. In for a penny, in for a pound If something is worth doing then it is a case of in for a penny, in for a pound, which means that when gambling or taking a chance, you might as well go the whole way and take all the risks, not just some. In league with If you're in league with someone, you have an agreement with them to do something, often something illegal or against the rules. In someone's pocket If a person is in someone's pocket, they are dependent, especially financially, on them. In the black If your bank account is in credit, it is in the black. In the cards If something is in the cards, it is bound to occur, it is going to happen, or it is inevitable. In the catbird seat (USA) If someone is in the catbird seat, they are in an advantageous or superior position. In the dark If you're in the dark, you don't know what is happening around you. In the driver's seat If you are in the driver's seat, you are in charge of something or in control of a situation.
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