Idioms beginning with I

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in broad daylight

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 ➺


in at the deep end

Meaning: to start a new job or activity without being prepared for it

Example: Soldiers are thrown in the deep end when they have just joined the army. Read more ➺


in the bad books

Meaning: out of favour

Example: Maria remains in his bad books after the argument between both. Read more ➺


in hot water

Meaning: in trouble or state of shame

Example: The opposition leader landed himself in a whole load of hot water after making several vulgar comments. Read more ➺


in the red

Meaning: more money going out than coming in

Example: If your bank account goes in the red, the bank will charge you for every transaction. Read more ➺


in hand

Meaning: under control

Example: Don't worry about a thing; I've got it all in hand. I did it all online. Read more ➺


in light of

Meaning: because of

Example: In light of what happened last week, please take care on the escalators. Read more ➺


in the loop

Meaning: to be aware of the information

Example: Katy was always happy that her friends kept her in the loop with the latest gossip. Read more ➺


in the air

Meaning: something like a mood that everybody can feel

Example: You could feel the tension in the air as everyone waited to hear the announcement. Read more ➺


in no time

Meaning: a very short period of time

Example: I completed the project in no time at all. Read more ➺


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