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Idioms beginning with "I"
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[in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.}
Really truthfully. — Often used for emphasis.
No one believed it but, in fact, Mary did get an A on her book report.
It was a very hot day; in fact, it was 100 degrees.
Compare: [MATTER OF FACT].
[in favor of] {prep.}
On the side of; in agreement with.
Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party.
Most girls are in favor of wearing lipstick.
Compare: [IN BACK OF] (2).
[in fear of] {adj. phr.}
Fearful of; afraid of.
They live so close to the border that they are constantly in fear of an enemy attack.
[in for] {prep.}, {informal}
Unable to avoid; sure to get.
The naughty puppy was in for a spanking.
On Christmas morning we are in for some surprises.
We saw Father looking angrily out of the broken window, and we knew we were in for it.
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[in force] {adj. phr.}
1. To be obeyed.
New times for eating meals are now in force.
Syn.: [IN EFFECT].
2. In a large group.
People went to see the parade in force.
Syn.: [EN MASSE].
[in front of] prep. Ahead of; before.
The rabbit was running in front of the dog.
A big oak tree stood in front of the building.
Contrast: [IN BACK OF] (1).
[in full swing] {adj. phr.}
Actively going on; in full action.
The Valentine party was in full swing.
All of the children were planting seeds; the gardening project was in full swing.
[in general] (1) {adv. phr.}
Usually; very often.
In general, mother makes good cookies.
The weather in Florida is warm in general.
Compare: [ON THE WHOLE] (2).