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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Meaning of "in the works".

What does the expression in blue mean?

I have got one café and two in the works.
  

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In the works = in process, currently happening, underway.

— Mister Micawber

  • In the works = in process, currently happening, underway.
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In the works = in process, currently happening, underway.
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Mister MicawberIn the works = in process, currently happening, underway.

Could it also mean "I'm thinking of opening two more"?
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In this passage, I think it is a little more than just thinking of opening-- in the works means in process, so unless the speaker is exaggerating, s/he means that some money and/or effort has already been expended toward the new shops.
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