Idioms beginning with I

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in black and white

Meaning: Written clearly so it can be read and understood without confusion.

Example: The rules are in black and white, so there's no misunderstanding. Read more ➺


in the good books

Meaning: To be liked and approved of by someone.

Example: After volunteering for several community projects, Mark was in the good books of the town council. Read more ➺


in a bad way

Meaning: In a negative, harmful, or unpleasant manner.

Example: Daniel’s life changed in a bad way after he lost both his job and his apartment. Read more ➺


in the ascendant

Meaning: to become more powerful.

Example: The Jones' have been in the ascendant ever since the 1800's. They are now the most influential family in the United Kingdom, after the Queen's own of course. Read more ➺


in the blink of an eye

Meaning: Very quickly; in an instant.

Example: The power went out in the blink of an eye, leaving everyone confused in the dark. Read more ➺


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