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in the works

[ɪn ðə wɜːrks]
adverbial phrase
em andamento
1. currently being planned, developed, or produced; in progress
The new product is in the works and should be released next quarter.
O novo produto está em andamento e deve ser lançado no próximo trimestre.
2. being prepared or arranged, though not yet completed or announced
Changes to the policy are in the works.
Mudanças na política estão em andamento.
NYC Slang
in the pipeline
Synonyms
in progressunder wayin developmentcoming soonplanned
Antonyms
completedfinisheddoneshelvedcancelled

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em andamento
most common usage
General Brazilian
em desenvolvimento
when referring to projects or products
Portugal
em desenvolvimento
preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
em marcha
alternative, less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the pipeline
cooking up
on the drawing board
under construction
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