(idiomatic, chiefly southern US) This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.

plural of in-box

plural of person of ordinary skill in the art

In moderate quantities or amount.

plural of stick in the mud

plural of stick-in-the-mud

(idiomatic) To submit to the rules of a higher authority; obey; conform. / (Philippines) to line up

(medicine) Daily.

In the surrounding ambience. / In the generally prevailing feeling, idea, atmosphere, or mood. / Prevalent without traceable origin or authority.

(accounting) A method of inventory accounting that values items withdrawn from inventory at the cost of the oldest item assumed to remain in inventory.