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

Along with the wedding, there’s another milestone in the works: After Nov. 30, Vasquez will be Adam Issac Vasquez Garcia, “so that the three of us can be Garcia,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

The Fast and Frightening Takeover has been in the works for a long time and draws heavily from L7’s experiences playing a wide range of fairs and festivals — both around the world and right here in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

With a "Harry Potter" show long in the works at HBO, it seems as though efforts are being made to protect the reimagining of J.K.

From Salon

This City Section Open Division semifinal has been in the works for weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

A reboot of “One Tree Hill” is reportedly in the works from series alums Bush, Hilarie Burton and Danneel Ackles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• imminent
• impending
• undecided