Idioms beginning with I
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Meaning: to happen a couple of consecutive times without break
Example: He has been sick for three days in a row. Read more ➺
Meaning: to remain in contact with someone, especially when separated by time or distance
Example: We will definitely keep in touch with each other when you move to Australia. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be upset or angry about something
Example: June was very upset because her mother would not buy her a new pair of shoes, so she stormed out of the room in a huff. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be brief and straight to the point.
Example: In a nutshell, all the new mayor was saying is that the fight against crime will be taken much more seriously. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a difficult situation
Example: Seeing as the deadline was looming and Grace was yet to round up the project, she realised she was in a pickle. Read more ➺
Meaning: indicates determination to achieve something
Example: I am going to get this house cleaned today if it's the last thing I do. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a position where one might receive severe criticism
Example: The man was in the cross hairs from the very beginning of the interrogation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to not get affected by something that is not known
Example: The farmers were using these pesticides in their fields without even considering the harmful effects it has on the land. Ignorance is bliss. Read more ➺
if you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours
Meaning: to return a favour for a favour
Example: The government cannot expect any progress in the society with a "if you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" attitude. Read more ➺
if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Meaning: to not try to mend things that do not require it
Example: Their marriage does not need a councillor. You should keep out and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Read more ➺
