# in class

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-class
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This means you are in a classroom during a lesson, or attending a scheduled course.

## Examples

- I cannot talk now because I am in class.
- Please turn off your phone while you are in class so you do not disturb the teacher.
- Although he found the lecture difficult, he remained focused while in class to ensure he understood the complex material for his final exam.

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