in the house
The phrase "in the house" can vary in meaning from simply being present in a building to generating excitement at events.
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Definition
A1General
(informal)Physically inside a building or structure.
Example
- She is in the house, preparing dinner.
B2Entertainment
(colloquial)Used to announce someone's presence at an event, often to generate excitement.
Example
- Ladies and gentlemen, DJ Khaled is in the house!
B2Idiomatic
(slang)An expression of enthusiasm or approval.
Example
- That game was amazing, in the house!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the house":
in housein the roomcommon houseat homehome inthe call is coming from inside the houseforcing houseplay housein the closetkeep housemusic housebig housein bedat the doorwhen it's at homeunder one roofgreat househouse callin the gamenext doorlittle housein the darkin town