What is It's In The Works?
1.
A task that you have not actually started, but you have thought about starting at one point in time (no matter how long ago it was); meaning there is a notable achievement on the task and therefore there is progress to report to your supervisor.
To Boss: No sir, the project isn't done yet, but it's in the works.
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7.
(v.i.) Out to lunch; not having it together; acting in a stupid way. Typically derogatory.
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