I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in a good frame of mind] {adv. phr.}
In a happy mood.
After a relaxing holiday in the Bahamas, the boss was in a very good frame of mind.
Contrast: [IN A BAD FRAME OF MIND].
[in a hole] or [in a spot] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
In an embarrassing or difficult position; in some trouble.
When the restaurant cook left at the beginning of the busy season, it put the restaurant owner in a hole.
Compare: [BEHIND THE EIGHT […]
[in a huff] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
Angrily.
Ellen went off in a huff because she didn't get elected class president.
[in a jam] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
In a predicament; in a situation fraught with difficulty.
If you continue to disregard the university instructions on how to take a test, you'll wind up in a jam with the head of the department.
Compare: [IN A […]
[in a jiffy] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
Immediately; right away; in a moment.
Wait for me; I'll be back in a jiffy.
[in a lather] {adj.}, {slang}
In great excitement; all worked up; extremely agitated.
I couldn't get across to Joe, he was all in a lather.
[in all] {adv. phr.}
1. All being counted; altogether.
You have four apples and I have three bananas, making seven pieces of fruit in all.
In all we did very well.
2. See: [ALL IN ALL] (2).
[in and out] {adv. phr.}
1. Coming in and going out often.
He was very busy Saturday and was in and out all day.
2. See: [INSIDE OUT] (2).