I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in person] also [in the flesh] {adv. phr.}
Yourself; personally.
A TV actor appeared in person today in school.
The governor cannot march in the parade in person today, but his wife will march.
Compare: [FACE-TO-FACE] (2).
Contrast: […]
[in place] (1) {adv. phr.}
1a. In the right or usual place or position.
Nothing is in place after the earthquake. Even trees and houses are turned over.
The picture is not in place on the wall. It is crooked.
1b. In one place.
* /Our first […]
[in place] (2) {adj. phr.}
In the right place or at the right time; suitable; timely.
A dog is not in place in a church.
Linda wondered if it would be in place to wish the bride good luck after the wedding.
Compare: [IN ORDER] (1).
Contrast: […]
[in plain English] {adv. phr.}
Plainly; simply; in clear language.
Stop healing around the bush and saying that John "prevaricates"; in plain English he is a liar.
[in poor shape] {adv. phr.}
In a bad condition.
Most of the streets of Chicago are in poor shape due to the heavy snow and frost during the winters.
[in practice] (1) also [into practice] {adv. phr.}
In actual doing.
The idea sounds good but will it work in practice?
It is easy to say that we will he good. It is harder to put the saying into practice.
[in practice] (2) {adj. phr.}
In proper condition to do something well through practice.
A pianist gets his fingers in practice by playing scales.
An ice-skater keeps in practice by skating every day.
Compare: [IN SHAPE]. Contrast: [OUT OF […]
[in print] {adj. phr.}
Obtainable in printed form from a printer or publisher; printed.
The author has finished writing his book but it is not yet in print.
The story of the students' trip to Washington appeared in print in the newspaper.
* […]
[in private] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}
Not openly or in public; apart from others; confidentially; secretly.
Mr. Jones waited until they were home in private before he punished his son.
* /The teacher told Susan that she wanted to talk to her in […]