in the works

Idioms  

1. In preparation, under development. For example, The agent said there was a movie deal in the works, or He assured her that a follow-up campaign was in the works. [Second half of 1900s] Also see in the pipeline.

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Example Sentences

Musk has assured that Mars is still in the works but, for now, he seems more focused on the idea of a Moonbase Alpha.

From The Wall Street Journal

Propagate has productions in the works for platforms and networks including Netflix, Amazon.com’s Prime Video and Fox.

From The Wall Street Journal

Best-selling fantasy book Fourth Wing is coming to life in a TV adaptation - but Michael B Jordan, whose company is developing the show, says the casting of its beloved characters is still very much in the works and there won't be any "obvious choices".

From BBC

Another trip in the works is to Spain, with potential events in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, a Spanish cardinal said last month.

From Barron's

“Star Search” had been in the works for years since Netflix became the owner of the intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times

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