Idiom idiom
in and out
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning
snout
Examples
“The delivery driver was only in and out of the house for a minute.”
“I have a very busy schedule today, so I will be in and out of the office all afternoon.”
“The nurse was in and out of the patient's room throughout the night to monitor his recovery.”
Origin
As in the nose through which people both inhale and exhale.
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Last updated June 7, 2026