I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in progress] {adj. phr.}
Going ahead; being made or done; happening.
Plans are in progress to build a new school next year.
A dog ran out on the playing field while the game was in progress.
Contrast: [IN CHECK].
[in public] {adv. phr.}
1. In a place open to the people; in such a way that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly.
Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies.
Actors are used to appearing in public.
* /The […]
[in question] {adj. phr.}
1. In doubt; in dispute; being argued about or examined.
I know Bill would be a good captain for the team. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain?
Contrast: [BEYOND QUESTION].
2. Under discussion; being […]
[in reason] {adv. phr.}, {formal}
Following the rules of reasoning; sensibly; reasonably.
One cannot in reason doubt that freedom is better than slavery.
[in reference to] or [with reference to] or [in regard to ] or [with regard to] {prep.}
In connection with; from the standpoint of; concerning; regarding; about.
I am writing with reference to your last letter.
* /He spoke in reference to the Boy […]
[in relation to] or [with relation to] {prep.}
In connection with; in dealing with; as concerns; in comparison to; respecting; about.
Father spoke about school in relation to finding a job when we are older.
* /What did you say in relation to what […]
[in respect to] or [with respect to]
In connection with; related to, about; on.
The teacher told stories about Washington and Lincoln in respect to the importance of being honest.
* /In respect to your visit with us, we hope you can come before […]
[in return] {adv. phr.}
In order to give back something; as payment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with "for".
Bud gave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return.
* /The lady helped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother […]