Collocations with "in a"

32 collocations found

in a hurry

Moving or acting quickly because you do not have much time.

hurry9.0
in a minute

Meaning very soon.

minute9.0
in a trance

describes someone who is currently in a trance

trance9.0
in a while

After a short period of time.

while8.8
in a whisper

to speak using a whisper; can also be plural 'in whispers'

whisper8.8
in a second

Means 'very soon' or 'very quickly'.

second8.6
in a slump

Describes the state of being in a period of decline.

slump8.5
line8.2
in a ditch

Indicates location within a ditch.

ditch8.0
in a huddle

Indicates the state of being in a close group.

huddle8.0
in a résumé

Refers to content or information located within the document.

résumé8.0
in a rut

figurative; describes the state of being stuck in a boring routine, typically used with the verb 'to be'.

rut8.0
in a whirl

to be in a state of confusion or excitement, with many things happening quickly

whirl8.0
in a ... fashion

Used with an adjective to describe the way something is done (e.g., in an orderly fashion).

fashion7.8
in a tangle

Used to describe something that is knotted or in a state of confusion.

tangle7.8
in a bun

Used to describe hair that is styled into a bun.

bun7.5
in a muddle

in a state of confusion or disorganization

muddle7.5
in a torrent

Used to describe a sudden, fast flow of words or emotions.

torrent7.2
in a murmur

spoken quietly, as a murmur

murmur7.1
in a curriculum vitae

Refers to information contained within the CV document.

curriculum vitae7.0
in a stupor

in a state of being dazed, confused, or unconscious

stupor7.0
in a temper

in an angry mood

temper7.0
in a balloon

used to describe traveling inside the basket of a hot-air balloon

balloon6.8
in a drawl

used to describe the manner of speaking

drawl6.8
in a sprint

Used to describe the context of a short, fast race or effort.

sprint6.7
in a coil

arranged into a circular or spiral shape

coil6.5
in a scowl

Used to describe the state of one's facial features forming a scowl.

scowl6.2
in a flutter

In a state of nervous excitement or confusion.

flutter6.0
in a twist

used to introduce a surprising or unexpected event

twist6.0
in a dressing

Indicates that something is mixed into a food dressing.

dressing5.5