in step
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Moving to a rhythm or conforming to the movements of others, as in The kids marched in step to the music . [Late 1800s]
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in step with . In conformity or harmony with, as in He was in step with the times . The antonym to both usages is out of step , as in They're out of step with the music , or His views are out of step with the board's . [Late 1800s] Also see in phase ; out of phase .
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