Be in and out Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈaʊt
BEE in and owt
bˈiː/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈænd/ /ˈaʊt
BEE in and owt
Definition
To be present at a place for short periods and keep leaving and returning quickly or frequently.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly spoken. Often used to describe someone's repeated brief visits to a place. Can imply someone is busy or not settling. Don't confuse with 'in and out' as an adjective ('an in-and-out job').
Spanish: entrar y salir - estar entrando y saliendoPortuguese (BR): entrar e sair - estar indo e voltandoPortuguese (PT): entrar e sair - andar para trás e para a frenteChinese (Simplified): 进进出出Chinese (Traditional): 進進出出Hindi: आना-जाना करते रहनाArabic: يدخل ويخرج باستمرار - يتردد كثيراًBengali: আসা-যাওয়া করা - বারবার প্রবেশ ও প্রস্থান করাRussian: забегать и выбегать - быть то тут, то тамJapanese: 出たり入ったりするVietnamese: ra vào liên tụcKorean: 들락날락하다Turkish: girip çıkmakUrdu: آنا جانا کرناIndonesian: bolak-balik masuk keluar
Example Sentences
He will be in and out of the office all day.
basic
Sorry I missed you, I was in and out all morning.
basic
You may have to wait because the doctor will be in and out.
basic
I’m sorry, my boss has been in and out of meetings all day.
natural
She tends to be in and out when working on big projects.
natural
Don’t worry if you don’t see me—I’ll be in and out all afternoon.
natural