ignorance is bliss
Not knowing something can be happier than knowing it
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
ill health
Poor physical or mental condition
imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Mimicking someone shows admiration for them
in a bake
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a big way
To a great extent or degree
in a bind
In a difficult or confusing situation
in a box
restricted or limited in thinking
in a bubble
isolated from reality or external influences
in a corner
Trapped or in a difficult situation
in a fix
In a difficult or precarious situation
in a flash
Happening or done very quickly
in a foam
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a heartbeat
very quickly or immediately
in a hen's hiney
in a very short time
in a jam
in a difficult or problematic situation
in a league of one's own
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a major key
In a happy or optimistic manner
in a mess
in a state of confusion or disorder
in a minor key
With a somber or melancholic tone
in a nutshell
Describing something briefly and concisely
in a pickle
in a difficult or confusing situation
in a pig's arse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a pig's eye
something is unlikely or will never happen
in a pig's patoot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a pinch
in a difficult or emergency situation
in a real state
genuinely upset or disturbed
in a right state
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in a rut
Stuck in a routine or situation and unable to change
in a snap
done quickly and easily
in a state
in a particular condition or situation
in a walk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in Abraham's bosom
In a place of great comfort and peace
in addition
Also, besides what has been mentioned
in all honesty
Speaking truthfully and sincerely
in all modesty
Humbly or without exaggeration
in all one's glory
At the peak of beauty, power, or success
in and of itself
Considered alone, without additional context or factors
in and out
frequently coming and going
in any case
Regardless of what happens or what the situation is
in any event
Regardless of what happens
in any way, shape, or form
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in at the deep end
To start something difficult or challenging immediately
in bad odor
To be disliked or in disfavor
in bad shape
Damaged or in poor condition
in bad taste
Offensive or inappropriate
in bed
sick or injured and staying in bed
in black and white
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in business
relating to or involved in commercial activities
in capital letters
Written or printed in all uppercase letters
in character
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in cold blood
Ruthlessly.
in collar
caught or apprehended
in concert
Together and in cooperation
in control
Having power or authority over something
in deep
in a difficult or troubled situation
in detail
Describing or analyzing something thoroughly and carefully
in diapers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in Dickie's meadow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in droves
In large numbers, often suddenly or quickly
in Dutch
in a state of confusion or chaos
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