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Definition

In the very early stages of development.

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In Context

  • "Near-synonyms: in pampers, in short trousers, in short pants"
  • "Look, honey, this ain't my first rodeo, OK? I was doing this job when you were in diapers."
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Related Idioms

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in pampers

Synonym of in diapers (“in the very early stages of development”).

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swaddling clothes

An early period in development, infancy, the beginnings of something; …

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in the wake of

Following.

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in the red

Having net losses; in debt.

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in the buff

Nude.

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in the nick of time

At the last possible moment; at the last minute.
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