What is "the fix is in"

phr. (context idiomatic English) A process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice.

The Fix Is In may refer to:

• "The Fix is In," a song by Heatmiser from their 1996 album Mic City Sons
• "The Fix Is In," a song by OK Go from their 2002 album OK Go
• "The Fix," a song by Elbow (band) from their 2009 album The Seldom Seen Kid