in my bag

Definition

A state of being at one's best, performing exceptionally well, or having something firmly under control. Refers to being confident, skilled, or in a winning position regarding a particular skill or situation.

Example Usage

She's been in her bag lately with those design projects—everything she touches turns out incredible.

Origin

Emerged from hip-hop and African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the 2010s, referring to having mastery or possession of something.

Fun Fact

The phrase implies both competence and confidence, often used to celebrate someone's peak performance in their field or passion.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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