# in school

idiom · CEFR A1

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

## Meaning

This phrase means you are currently a student, attending classes at a school, college, or university.

## Examples

- My younger brother is still in school.
- She works at a café in the mornings while she is still in school.
- Although he is currently in school pursuing his degree, he manages to balance a part-time internship alongside his heavy academic workload.

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