I
Idioms beginning with "I"
Part of speech, explanation, example sentences, pronunciation
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Contents of I:
[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1. Under control.
The principal was happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand.
The baby-sitter kept the children well in hand.
* /Mabel was frightened when the barking dog ran at her, but she […]
[in honor of] {prep.}
As an honor to; for showing respect or thanks to.
We celebrate Mother's Day in honor of our mothers.
The city dedicated a monument in honor of the general.
[in hopes] {adj. phr.}
Hopeful; hoping.
The Mayor was in hopes of having a good day for the parade.
Mother was in hopes that the cake would be good to eat.
[in] or [into orbit] {adj. phr.}
Thrilled; exuberantly happy; in very high spirits.
When Carol won the lottery she went right into orbit.
[in] or [into the clear] {adj. phr.}
Free; cleared of all responsibility and guilt.
Because of the new evidence found, Sam is still in the clear, but Harry is still behind bars.
[in] or [into the doldrums] {adj. phr.}
Inactive; sluggish; depressed.
The news of our factory's going out of business put all of us in the doldrums.
[in] or [into the limelight] {adj. phr.}
In the center of attention.
Some people will do almost anything to be able to step into the limelight.
Compare: [IN THE SPOTLIGHT].