Idioms beginning with I
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Meaning: being in a situation where the preferred or ideal choice is unavailable.
Example: This diet will do in a pinch. It is better than going hungry. Read more ➺
in for a penny, in for a pound
Meaning: to complete a task, no matter what it may need.
Example: In for a penny, in for a pound, we need to stay up all night and get the report done since we cannot turn it in half-finished. Read more ➺
Meaning: immediately and without difficulty.
Example: The children got ready in short order to go to the park and play. Read more ➺
Meaning: a natural or inherited characteristic.
Example: Singing is in Nina's blood. Read more ➺
Meaning: in good health and spirits.
Example: As a famous president, he has the perfect reason to be in the pink. Read more ➺
Meaning: to indicate that a specific task is simple and easy to undertake
Example: Learning to ride a bike is simple, it's not brain surgery. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something very likely to happen, occur or take place.
Example: A promotion is in the cards for him. Read more ➺
Meaning: something used that looks new
Example: She was cautious about buying the vintage t-shirt sight unseen, but the seller assured her it was in mint condition. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a cruel way and without pity or other emotion
Example: One young lady was shot dead in cold blood inside the premises of the shopping complex. Read more ➺
Meaning: during the daytime
Example: Politicians strongly condemn corruption and nepotism during political rallies, yet they go ahead and misuse public resources in broad daylight. Read more ➺
