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Definition

Following.

As a result of, because of.

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In Context

  • "The city rebuilt in the wake of the earthquake."
  • "Economic reforms followed in the wake of political change."
  • "Increased security was introduced in the wake of the attack."
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Related Idioms

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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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in Dutch

In trouble or in disfavor.

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in two shakes of a lamb's tail

Synonym of in two shakes.

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in the offing

At a distance, but visible.
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