in the works

Idioms and Phrases

In preparation, under development. For example, The agent said there was a movie deal in the works , or He assured her that a follow-up campaign was in the works . [Second half of 1900s] Also see in the pipeline .

Example Sentences

The reduction had been in the works prior to the U.S. presidential election, she wrote, and “would be happening regardless of the recent election outcome.”

From Los Angeles Times

A third iteration, in partnership with IMAX, is also in the works.

From Los Angeles Times

There have already been two Yellowstone spin-offs, with more in the works.

From BBC

It sounds like something is possibly in the works, though, with Reilly saying she "can't talk about the future because there are so many conversations happening".

From BBC

Fortnum & Mason sent Smith then a private message, saying that there was a "separate reception for Paralympians in the works" which would be announced soon.

From BBC

Related Words

• imminent
• impending
• undecided