(law) A third party interest in an estate in land created by the conditions of a grant wherein the grantor gives the land to a second party, but with the occurrence of a condition divesting the second party of the land in favor of the third party.

plural of four-in-hand

superlative form of in short order: most in short order

comparative form of in short order: more in short order

(UK, informal) for the sake of, for (usually placed at the end of a question when quizzing a person about why they have done something)

(idiomatic, often ironic) One whose fame is insignificant, fleeting or imaginary.

In the illumination from (a source of light). / (figuratively, chiefly UK and Canada) Based on conclusions derived from (a source of knowledge, evidence or inspiration).

(idiomatic) In the middle of (something difficult).

Engaged in business activity / (idiomatic) Ready to proceed in a desired activity.

Sharing one's bed with. / (figuratively) Engaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.