in the works
The phrase "in the works" is often used to describe projects or plans that are currently being developed or are in progress.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, common)Currently being planned, prepared, or developed.
Example
- The new software update is in the works and will be released next month.
- There are several exciting projects in the works for next year.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the works":
work in progressin the process ofin the offingunder wayon the stockswork onin the runningat workwork in