I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in reverse] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}
In a backward direction; backward.
John hit the tree behind him when he put the car in reverse without looking first.
The first of the year Bob did well in school but then he started moving in reverse.
[in round figures] {adv. phr.}
As an estimated number; as a rounded-off figure containing no decimals or fractions.
Skip the cents and just tell me in round figures how much this car repair will cost.
[ins and outs] {n. phr.}
The special ways of going somewhere or doing something; the different parts.
The janitor knows all the ins and outs of the big school building.
* /Jerry's father is a good life insurance salesman; he knows all the ins and […]
[in search of] or {literary} [in quest of] {prep.}
Seeking or looking for; in pursuit of.
Many men went West in search of gold.
The hunter stayed in the woods all day in quest of game.
We looked everywhere in search of our dog.
[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1. {literary}
At the proper or best time.
Fred's father told him that he was not old enough yet but that he would learn to drive in season.
2a. At the right or lawful time for hunting or catching.
* /Deer will […]
[in secret] {adv. phr.}
In a private or secret way; in a hidden place.
The miser buried his gold in secret and no one knows where it is.
The robbers went away in secret after dark.
Compare: [IN PRIVATE].
[in shape] or [in condition] {adj. phr.}
In good condition; able to perform well.
The football team will he in shape for the first game of the season.
Mary was putting her French in shape for the lest.
Compare: [IN PRACTICE].
Contrast: [OUT […]
[in short order] {adv. phr.}
Without delay; quickly.
Johnny got ready in short order after his father said that he could come to the ball game if he was ready in time.