I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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[in doubt] {adv. phr.}
In the dark; having some question or uncertainty.
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[industrial park] {n.}
A complex of industrial buildings and/or businesses usually located far from the center of a city in a setting especially landscaped to make such buildings look better.
* /The nearest supermarket that sells car tires is at the […]
[in Dutch] {adj. phr.}, {slang}
In trouble.
George got in Dutch with his father when he broke a window.
John was in Dutch with his mother because he tore his new jacket.
[in earnest] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
Seriously; in a determined way.
The beaver was building his dam in earnest.
Bill did his homework in earnest.
- Often used like a predicate adjective. Sometimes used with "dead", for emphasis.
* /Betty's […]
[in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1. The same in meaning or result.
The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gave yesterday.
Helping your mother with the dishes is in effect earning your allowance.
2. Necessary to obey; being […]
[in error] {adv. phr.}
Wrong; mistaken.
You were in error when you assumed that he would wait for us.
[in evidence] {adj. phr.}
Easily seen; noticeable.
The little boy's measles were very much in evidence.
The tulips were blooming; spring was in evidence.
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