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

in line for something • in line with something
in line for something —likely to receive smth. such as pro-
motion, etc.: The decision to place him in command had been
made hastily; he knew that he had not been in line for such
a post.
in line with something —in agreement or harmony with
smth.: You must keep project activities and resources in line
with your plans or adjust your plans accordingly.
in milk • in the milk
in milk —(of a cow) giving milk: When people talk of cream,
and ask how many cows you have, they mean in milk.
in the milk —(of grain) of a milky consistency because of
incomplete maturity: Sweet corn, is corn gathered before it is
ripe: it is called green corn, or corn in the milk.
in no condition • on no condition
in no condition —unable to do smth. because of an illness,
old age, etc.: I was in no condition to register the details of
arriving in the hospital ward.
on no condition —in no circumstances: You must on no con-
dition tell him what has happened.
in no humor • out of humor
in no humor —(also: not in the humor) unwilling or not feel-
ing inclined to do smth.: I was, however, in no humor for
talking, and made few remarks in reply.
out of humor —displeased; in a bad mood: Notwithstanding
he had set his features to the semblance of a smile, I could
perceive he was out of humor.
in no position • out of position
in no position —unable to do smth. because of circum-
stances: Unfortunately, they were in no position to help us.
out of position —(Sport) not in the correct place or facing
the wrong direction: An attempt to “steal” the ball from a
good dribbler often leaves the defensive player out of posi-
tion.
in no shape • not in shape
in no shape —
1
. not in good enough condition or state of
health: A tired child is simply in no shape to learn new math
lessons or improve reading. 2. (also: in no shape or form) in no
manner; not at all: If he acted wrongfully, it was in no shape
by any precept or example.
not in shape —(also: out of shape) 
1
. not having the right
shape: That hat of yours doesn’t seem to be in shape. 2. (usually
of an athlete) not well trained; in bad physical form: I think
Ali is not in shape for his forthcoming fight.