IN CHECK


Meaning of IN CHECK in English

{adv. phr.} In a position where movement or action is not allowed or stopped; under control; kept quiet or back. * /The boy was too small to keep the big dog in check, and the dog broke away from his leash./ * /The soldiers tried to keep the attacking Indians in check until help came./ * /Mary couldn't hold her feelings in check any longer and began to cry./

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.