I can tell you
I am able to inform or explain something to you
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
I can't hear you over the sound of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I can't lie
To be honest or truthful
I choose violence
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I could eat a horse
To be extremely hungry
I don't fancy yours
I don't like your idea or proposal
I don't know about that
Expressing doubt or uncertainty about something
I fear
used to express a polite or formal warning
I hardly know her
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I have a bridge to sell you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I just work here
I don't have authority or control
I never did
Used to express that something was never done or experienced
I never miss
always attends or watches something
I rest my case
I have presented enough evidence to support my argument
I see, said the blind man
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I take it
I understand or assume something is true
I tell a lie
I'm about to say something untrue
I tell you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I wish
Expresses a desire or hope for something
I would
used to express polite refusal or hesitation
I'd like to see someone try
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I'd say
used to express a tentative opinion
I'll be
used to express agreement or confirmation
I'll be a monkey's uncle
I'm extremely surprised
I'll be bound
I am certain or sure
I'll be damned
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I'll be danged
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I'll be here all night
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I'll say
I agree or acknowledge
I'll tell you
I'll inform or explain something to you
i'm going to have to give you the pink slip
To fire or lay someone off from their job
I'm here all week
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I'm not being funny
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I'm not telling you
Refusing to reveal information
I'm not the one
I am not responsible for something
I'm sure
used to express agreement or confirmation
I'm telling you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
ice cool
Completely calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation
ice maiden
A cold and unemotional woman
ice queen
A cold and unemotional person, usually a woman.
icing on the cake
An additional pleasure or benefit that makes an already good situation even better
idiot box
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
idiot mittens
hand warmers or gloves connected at the wrist
idle hands are the devil's workshop
People with nothing to do may get into trouble or mischief
if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well
One should strive for excellence in every task
if all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail
A limited set of skills leads to overly simplistic solutions
if and when
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
if anything
used to indicate a possibility or exception
If anything can go wrong, it will (Also referred to as Murphy's law)
Things that can go wrong will go wrong
if at first you do not succeed, try, try again
Keep trying until you achieve success
If God had meant us to fly, he would have given us wings
Humans should not try to do things beyond their natural abilities
if I'm honest
To speak truthfully, without hiding one's real opinion
if I'm not there, start without me
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
if ifs and ands were pots and pans, there would be no work for tinkers
Speculation is useless, take action
If ifs and buts were candies and nuts, we'd all have a merry Christmas
Speculation is useless, especially about unfortunate events
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
Leave something alone if it is working satisfactorily
if it were a snake, it would have bit you
Something is very close or obvious
if it were not for hope the heart would break
Hope helps people endure difficult situations
if it's all the same
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
if need be
if it becomes necessary