in action
idiomPart ofaction
in action — idiom
1. Doing the activity or work that is typical for that person or thing.
1.idiom
Definition
Doing the activity or work that is typical for that person or thing.
Example
We watched the firefighters in action during the drill.
Have you seen the new robot in action yet?
2. busy doing the job, sport, or task that a person, animal, or machine usually per
2.idiom
Definition
busy doing the job, sport, or task that a person, animal, or machine usually performs, so others can watch them at work.
Example
Tourists gathered at the harbour to see the rescue dogs in action.
Reporters filmed the new fire engine in action during the warehouse blaze.