A dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms and Collocations

in future • in the future
in future —from now on; from this time onwards: In future,
in my presence, you will no longer wear these garments.
in the future —
1
. = in future: In the future I’ll ask you not
to make me look a fool before the servants. 2. at some time
after the present but not immediately: The program can be
resumed at its point of disruption at some time in the fu-
ture.
Note: 
The expression does not correlate in meaning with the
phrase for the future— as far as the future is concerned: For the
future, we shall have to rely on our own efforts.
in glory • in one’s glory
in glory —(of saints, etc.) in heavenly bliss and splendor: The
crown is placed on the head of the maternal Virgin in glory.
in one’s glory —in one’s highest state of prosperity or enjoy-
ment: I was in my glory when they gave me a standing ova-
tion.
in good nick • in the nick
in good nick —(sl.) in good condition: It’s not a local ale.
Last year it turned up in a couple of pubs, sometimes in good
nick other times not so good.
in the nick —
1
. (also: in the nick of time) at a critical moment
when smth. urgently requires to be done: Opening our mail
we were relieved to discover the catalog had arrived. Just in
the nick. 2. (sl.) at a police station or in prison: Everybody in
the nick had already been dubbed up for the night.
in good time • in one’s own good time
in good time —
1
. early enough (when there is no risk of being
late): I’d like to reach Salisbury in good time to take a look at
the city’s many charms. 2. in a short amount of time: I’ve
never been able to make that trip in good time. 3. (also: all in
good time) in due course: If we can see any problems ahead,
we’ll tell you in good time and work through them with you.
in one’s own good time —(also: in one’s own time) at a time
and rate of one’s own choosing: Don’t rush the job. Let me
do it in my own good time.