in the wake of
Following or as a result of something
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
in the way
obstructing or hindering something
in the way of
obstructing or hindering something
in the wind
Rumored or anticipated, but not officially confirmed
in the wink of an eye
happening very quickly
in the works
being planned or developed
in the world
existing or happening anywhere
in the worst way
to a great or extreme degree
in the wrong place at the wrong time
Experiencing bad luck or unfortunate circumstances
in the zone
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in thunder
Suddenly and unexpectedly
in thunderation
Used to express strong emotions like surprise or excitement
in token of
as a symbol or sign of something
in too deep
Involved beyond one's ability to handle
in touch
having regular contact or communication
in two jumps
very quickly or in a short amount of time
in two shakes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in two shakes of a lamb's tail
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in vain
Without success or effect
in view of
Considering something
in virtue of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in wine
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in with a chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in words of one syllable
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
inch along
to move very slowly and carefully
inch away
to slowly and quietly move away from something
inch back
to retreat or move back slightly
inch by inch
Progressing slowly and gradually
inch forward
to make slow and gradual progress
inch up
to increase or move slowly and gradually
Indian sign
A sign or omen indicating something will happen
indict a ham sandwich
To accuse or condemn someone or something unjustly or without sufficient evidence
ink in
to sign or confirm something formally
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
irons in the fire
Having multiple projects or tasks underway at the same time
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