ink in
to sign or confirm something formally
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
inner circle
A small group of people closest to someone in power
inner ear
A part of the ear that helps with balance and hearing
inner strength
Mental or emotional resilience and determination
ins and outs
Details and complexities of a situation
inside baseball
Technical details or nuances of a subject
inside job
Done by someone within an organization or group
inside joke
A joke or humorous reference understood only by a specific group of people
inside scoop
Secret or exclusive information about something
inside the box
Thinking conventionally or traditionally
installed base
Existing customers or users of a product or service
insult one's intelligence
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
interpret away
To explain or justify something in a way that distorts its original meaning
into detail
To discuss or explain something thoroughly and carefully
into every life a little rain must fall
Difficulties are inevitable in life
into power
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
into thin air
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
invited to the cookout
accepted or included in a social group or activity
Irish hint
A hint or warning given in a joking or indirect manner
iron eagle
a strict, demanding, or intimidating person
ironing board
a flat surface for ironing clothes
is a bear Catholic
Used to respond to an obviously true question
Islands depend on reeds, just as reeds depend on islands (Myanmar proverbs)
Mutual dependence is necessary for survival
it ain't over till the fat lady sings
A situation is not finished until the final outcome is certain
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so
Misconceptions can cause more problems than lack of knowledge
it can't be helped
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
it figures
It is expected or makes sense
it goes without saying
Something is so obvious it doesn't need to be stated
it is a small world
People are often connected by unexpected relationships or experiences
it is all grist to the mill
Everything can be used to advantage
it is an ill wind (that blows no one any good)
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is best to be on the safe side
To act with caution to avoid potential risks or problems.
it is better to be smarter than you appear than to appear smarter than you are
It's more advantageous to be understated and competent than pretentious and ignorant
it is better to give than to receive
Giving is more rewarding than getting
it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive
Anticipation is often more enjoyable than the actual experience.
it is easy to be wise after the event
It is easy to have a clear understanding of a situation after it has happened
It is like juggling sand (Ian Murray)
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is never too late
One can still act or change, regardless of past time or circumstances
it is no use crying over spilt milk
Don't waste time feeling sorry for something that's already happened
it is no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted
It's pointless to try to prevent something after it has already happened
it is not enough to learn how to ride, you must also learn how to fall
One must prepare for failures as well as successes.
it is on
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is the early bird that gets the worm
Those who act early will have an advantage
it is the empty can that makes the most noise
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is the last straw that breaks the camel's back
A small incident can cause a major crisis when added to existing problems
it is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease
The most persistent complainer gets attention and relief
it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie
One deception often leads to many more to maintain the illusion.
it never rains but it pours
Multiple bad things happen at the same time
it takes a thief to catch a thief
Only someone familiar with dishonest tactics can outsmart a dishonest person.
it takes a whole village to raise a child
A community's collective effort is needed to raise a child
it takes all kinds to make a world
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
it takes all sorts to make a world
People have different personalities and characteristics
it takes one to know one
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it takes two to make a quarrel
Both parties are responsible for a dispute or argument
it will be the same a hundred years hence
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it will come back and haunt you
Past actions will have negative consequences later
it's about time
something should have happened earlier
it's all good
Everything is fine or satisfactory
it's all Greek to me
Something is completely unintelligible or incomprehensible
it's early days
it's too soon to judge the outcome or success
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