in-and-out

[ in-uhnd-out, -uhn- ]

adjective

1. in or participating in a particular job, investment, etc., for a short time and then out, especially after realizing a quick profit.

noun

1. Manège. an obstacle consisting of two fences placed too far apart to be cleared in one jump and too close together to allow more than one or two strides between.

Word History and Origins

Origin of in-and-out¹

First recorded in 1640–50, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

The future veep was finally spotted on Wednesday, not beside Trump but back on Capitol Hill, ducking in and out of offices.

From Los Angeles Times

“He comes in and out and says, ‘I need a mental break,’” Veronika said.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce said: "Whatever the full commercial rationale for Maersk’s relocation to Thames Gateway, it makes it even more important that the rail and road infrastructure in and out of the Port of Felixstowe is the very best it can be to retain and attract businesses, as competition from other ports looks set only to intensify."

From BBC

The cumulative total over the years does not necessarily refer to individual pensioners, who could move in and out of relative poverty over time depending on their personal circumstances.

From BBC

When she was photographed or filmed going in and out of the courthouse in Manhattan where her defamation lawsuit against Trump was heard, we saw a poised, well-dressed woman walking or standing with her attorney.

From Salon

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