Idioms Beginning With 'I' Part 2
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- functioning or working well
Our television set was in good shape when we gave it to my friend.
in good spirits
- happy/cheerful/positive
Everyone was in good spirits when they went to the beach for a picnic.
in good time
- a little early, sooner than necessary
I will try and get the information to you in good time so that you will be able to decide what to do.
in good with (someone)
- in someone's favor
My cousin is in good with his boss and has an easy time at work.
in great demand
- wanted by many people
The young pianist is in great demand by symphony orchestras around the world.
in hand
- under control
The teacher had the class in hand when the principal came to visit the classroom.
in heaven
- in a state of absolute happiness, dead and in heaven
I felt that I was in heaven when I learned that I would get the job that I wanted.
in high gear
- very fast and active
The preparations for the party were in high gear when I arrived at the house.
in hindsight
- thinking about the past with the knowledge one now has
In hindsight, it was easy to determine what I had done wrong in the job interview.
in hock
- in a pawnshop
The man put his expensive stereo in hock to get some money for a holiday.
in honor of (someone or something)
- showing respect or admiration for someone or something
The dinner was in honor of the first principal of our school.
in hopes of (something)
- expecting something
I wrote the entrance exam in hopes of entering my favorite university.
in horror
- with intense shock or disgust
I watched in horror as the cars crashed into the truck that had stopped.
in hot water
- in trouble
I am in hot water over the extra expenses that I used during the conference.
in ink
- written or signed with a pen
We were asked to write down our names and addresses in ink.
in its entirety
- in a state of completeness
I read the novel in its entirety although it was very difficult to read.
in jeopardy
- in danger, at risk
Our contract with the large company was in jeopardy because of our inability to quickly provide them with our products.
in keeping with (something)
- continuing with something, doing something similar
In keeping with our tradition of letting the visiting team kick first we will do it for this game as well.
in kind
- payment for something with some goods rather than money
We will pay them back in kind for the use of their sailboat.
in labor
- a woman going through childbirth
The man's wife was in labor for three hours.
in league with (someone)
- in secret agreement or partnership with someone
The union has been in league with management to try and close the factory.
in less than no time
- very quickly
My friend had to go to the bank but in less than no time he returned to my house.
in lieu of (something)
- in place of something
We received a free movie pass in lieu of a refund of our movie ticket.
in light of (something)
- as a result of new information, because of something
In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.
in limbo
- in an indefinite state, a state of neglect, a region on the border of hell
Everything in the company was in limbo as we waited for news of the takeover bid.
in line
- standing and waiting in a line of people
We stood in line for three hours while waiting for the concert tickets.
in line
- doing or being what people expect or accept, within ordinary limits
It was difficult to keep the children in line at the picnic but somehow we managed.
in love
- liking/loving someone very much
He has been in love with his girlfriend ever since he met her in high school.
in luck
- having good luck, finding something good by chance
I think that we are in luck. I was able to buy two tickets for the concert.
in memory of (someone or something)
- as a reminder of someone or something, as a memorial to someone or something
We decided to collect some money and buy a painting in memory of our grandfather.
in mint condition
- in perfect condition
The old coins that my father gave me were in mint condition.
in name only
- not actual, only by name
The man was an animal doctor in name only and had never once treated a sick or injured animal.
in need
- someone requires basic things like food/clothing/housing
The victims of the hurricane were very much in need after the storm was over.
in need of (someone or something)
- requiring someone or something
We are in need of a new stove in our apartment.
in neutral
- a car's motor is running but the gear is in neutral so the car does not move, something does not move
I put the car in neutral as I waited for the train to pass.
in no mood to (do something)
- not feel like doing something
I was in no mood to argue with my friend this morning.
in no time
- soon, quickly
I will have this done for you in no time and then you can go for lunch.
in no uncertain terms
- in very specific and direct language
I told my neighbor in no uncertain terms that I wanted the music to stop.
in nothing flat
- quickly
I will have this information printed out for you in nothing flat.
in on (something)
- joining together for something
We went in on a present for our father for Father`s Day.
in on (something/a secret)
- told about something, having knowledge of something
I was finally in on the secret about why the supervisor left our company.
in one ear and out the other
- be heard and then immediately forgotten
Everything that the teacher says seems to go in one ear and out the other for my friend.
in one fell swoop
- as a single incident or event
In one fell swoop we sold our car, furniture and apartment and moved to Germany.
in one's birthday suit
- naked, nude
The little boy was running around in his birthday suit after his bath.
in one's blood
- built into one's personality or character
Riding a horse is in the girl's blood and she is an expert at it.
in one's book
- according to one's own opinion
In my book she is the best teacher that we have ever had.
in one's cups
- drunk
I think that my grandfather was in his cups when he wrote the letter to his friend.
in one`s element
- in an environment or situation that comes naturally to someone
She is in her element being in charge of the new sales department.
in one`s face
- abruptly, unexpectedly
The plan blew up in our face just as we were ready to start.
in one's glory
- at one's best or happiest
I was in my glory when I had the best seats in the stadium.
in one`s good books/graces
- approved of by someone, liked by someone
I have been in my friend's good books since I helped her with her homework last month.
in one`s hair
- annoying someone
The child has been in my hair all morning because she is on holidays now.
in one`s mind`s eye
- in one`s imagination
In my mind`s eye I tried to imagine that I was on a nice sunny beach.
in one's opinion
- according to one's belief or judgement
In my opinion, my aunt is the best cook in the world.
in one's (own) backyard
- very close to someone
Nobody wants the chicken farm in their own backyard.
in one's own best interest(s)
- to one's advantage or benefit
It was in my friend's own best interests to move into a larger apartment with his family.
in one's prime
- at one's peak or best time
My cousin was in his prime when he entered the bicycle race.
in one's right mind
- rational and sensible
The girl was not in her right mind to quit her job right now.
in one's salad days
- in one's youth
In her salad days my mother was a very good dancer.
in one's second childhood
- interested in or doing things that children normally do
My uncle is in his second childhood and has just bought a sports car.
in one`s shell
- withdrawn, silent, not sociable
We are trying to get her out of her shell but she still doesn`t want to talk to anyone.
in one`s shoes
- in someone else's place or position
I wish that I was in his shoes with his great job and new car.
in one's spare time
- in one's free time
My cousin likes to fix old clocks in his spare time.
in one's Sunday best
- in one's best clothes that you would wear to worship (in the days when people dressed in a formal way)
I was dressed in my Sunday best when I went for the job interview.
in one`s tracks
- abruptly, immediately, just where one is at the moment
I stopped in my tracks when I saw the snake on the road.
in order to
- for the purpose of
They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs.
in other words
- in a different (usually more direct) way
"In other words, if I don`t finish the assignment by Wednesday I will not pass the course."
in over one's head
- have more difficulties than one can manage
The supervisor was in over his head when he began to try and fire people for no reason.
in part
- to some extent, partly
I think that the reason he is not golfing well this year is in part because of his back problem.
in particular
- specifically, especially
My father likes almost all sports but in particular he loves basketball.
in passing
- casually, as an aside
I mentioned to my friend in passing that I had recently decided to change jobs.
in pencil
- written or signed with a pencil
I wrote the exam in pencil in case I wanted to change some of the answers.
in perpetuity
- eternally, forever
The school was given the right to use the city park for sports in perpetuity.
in person
- actually present at a place or event
I had to go to the bank and sign the papers in person.
in place
- in the proper place or location
Everything in the room was in place when we arrived for the meeting.
in place of (someone or something)
- instead of someone or something
I was able to play in the soccer tournament in place of an injured player.
in plain language/English
- in simple and clear language
My bank explained to me in plain English what the terms of the loan were.
in point of fact
- really, truthfully
In point of fact there were not enough people at the meeting to vote on the proposal.
in practice
- in the actual doing of something
In practice the business does not operate the way that you would expect it to.
in practice
- well-practiced, well-exercised
The girl was not in practice and couldn't play the piano very well.
in print
- a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisher
The book which I am looking for is still in print.
in private
- privately
The meeting was held in private in the office of the school principal.
in progress
- taking place at this time
The meeting is now in progress so we can't enter the room.
in proportion
- having the right/wrong proportion in relation to something else
We tried to make sure that the bookshelves were in proportion when we rebuilt the house.
in public
- in a place/way where other people can see
People are not allowed to smoke in public in many places.
in pursuit of (something)
- chase after something
The young man has been in pursuit of his dream of becoming a doctor for a long time.
in rags
- dressed in worn-out and torn clothing
The man standing outside the restaurant was in rags.
in reality
- really
The woman said that she wants a job but in reality I don't think that she really wants to work.
in receipt of (something)
- having received something
I am in receipt of an order from the city to cut down a tree in our backyard.
in recent memory
- the recent period of time in which you can remember things
In recent memory our football team has never been as strong as it is this year.
in rehearsal
- developing or practicing for a play/opera/concert
I talked to the conductor of our orchestra in rehearsal today.
in remission
- a disease that seems to be getting better
The cancer of my neighbor's mother has been in remission for several weeks now.
in retrospect
- thinking about the past with the knowledge one now has
In retrospect, I would have handled the conflict with my friend very differently.
in return for (someone or something)
- as part of an exchange, as a way of paying someone back
In return for cleaning his carpets my friend helped me clean up our basement.
in round numbers/figures
- an estimated number, a figure that has been rounded off
I was able to learn, in round numbers, how much it would cost to move to a larger apartment.
in ruin
- destroyed
Most of the hotels along the beach were in ruin after the hurricane.
in search of (someone or something)
- trying to find someone or something
I have been in search of a good restaurant for the family dinner for several weeks now.
in season
- currently available for sale, legally able to be caught/hunted
The cherries are in season now and they are very delicious.
in secret
- secretly
The meeting to talk about building the new hospital took place in secret.
in session
- a court/organization is operating or functioning
The court has been in session since 9:00 AM.
in seventh heaven
- very happy
I have been in seventh heaven since I started my new job.
in shambles
- in a messy state
The house was in shambles after the two little boys played in it all day.
in short
- stated briefly
"In short, I have just explained how we are going to do the next project."
in short order
- very quickly
I finished my work in short order and joined my friends at the restaurant.
in short supply
- not enough, in less than the amount or number needed
Chairs were in short supply so some of the guests had to sit on the floor.
in sight
- able to be seen
There were no birds in sight so we went back to the hotel and stopped bird watching for the day.
in single file
- lined up, one behind the other
Everybody lined up in single file behind the leader of each group.
(not) in so many words
- (not) exactly, (not) explicitly
My teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words.
in some/many respects
- with regard to some or many details
In many respects our new house is much more convenient than our previous one.
in some way/ways
- in some unspecified way or manner, by some unspecified means
In some ways I know what my friend thinks but in some ways I do not.
in (someone's) clutches
- in the control of someone who has power over someone else
I think that the young boy is in his friend's clutches and can't make up his mind for himself.
in (someone's) favor
- to someone's advantage or credit
The judge decided the court case in our favor and we didn't have to pay the court costs.
in (someone's) name
- in someone's ownership/property
I put my father's car in my name as soon as he gave it to me.
in (someone's) prayers
- remembered by name when someone prays
My friend's father was in my prayers when he went to the hospital for a major operation.
in (someone's) shoes/place
- seeing or experiencing something from someone else's point of view
I wish that my father could see some of my difficulties at work in my shoes.
in spite of
- in opposition to, despite
In spite of the terrible weather we went to the beach for a picnic.
in step with (someone or something)
- marching with the same rhythm as someone else, in agreement with the others in a group
All of the members of our group were in step with each other regarding the New Year's party.
in stitches
- laughing
They were in stitches over their teacher`s joke.
in stock
- available or ready to sell or use
The store did not have any computer discs in stock.
in storage
- in a place where things are stored or kept
We put all of our furniture in storage and went for a trip around the world.
in store
- ready to happen, waiting
I don`t really know what the future has in store for me but I will be ready for anything.
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