Within a short time, very soon

(idiomatic) To be able to expect or anticipate; to be about to suffer, generally said of something unpleasant.

(idiomatic) Synonym of by virtue of

An image of a man perceived in the dark maria and light highlands of the full moon. Now usually seen as a human face, in older traditions he is a man with a burden on his back, or accompanied by a small dog.

(idiomatic) to see from another's point of view; to feel what another feels.

In the process of being transported.

(idiomatic, business) An exciting and real prospect, something to be legitimately excited about.

A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later. / A little preparation can eliminate the need for repairs later.

(transitive, informal, chiefly passive) To arrest; (especially) to track down and arrest. / (transitive, Britain) To use new machinery at less than full speed, preventing damage.

Alternative spelling of run-in (omitting the hyphens from nouns of this type is nonstandard in formal publications but widely seen in unedited writing)