In the works Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝks
IN-thuh-WURKS
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːks
IN-thuh-WURKS
Definition
If something is "in the works," it is being planned, prepared, or happening, but is not finished yet.
Usage & Nuances
"In the works" is informal and often used for future plans, projects, or products. Common with "have," "there are," and "plans." Doesn't specify how long something will take. Not used for physical construction sites.
Spanish: en proceso - en marcha - en preparaciónPortuguese (BR): em andamento - em processo - em preparaçãoPortuguese (PT): em andamento - em processo - a ser feitoChinese (Simplified): 在进行中 - 正在筹备中Chinese (Traditional): 在進行中 - 正在籌備中Hindi: चल रहा है - प्रक्रिया में हैArabic: قيد التنفيذ - قيد الإعدادBengali: পরিকল্পনাধীন - প্রস্তুতিতেRussian: в разработке - в подготовкеJapanese: 進行中 - 準備中Vietnamese: đang được thực hiện - đang được lên kế hoạchKorean: 진행 중 - 준비 중Turkish: hazırlık aşamasında - planlanıyorUrdu: زیر غور - تیاری میںIndonesian: sedang dipersiapkan - sedang direncanakan
Example Sentences
A new movie is in the works at the studio.
basic
There are big changes in the works for next year.
basic
Our team has something special in the works.
basic
Don't worry, a solution is already in the works.
natural
We have a few surprises in the works for our customers.
natural
Rumor has it there’s a new smartphone in the works.
natural