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An instalment of a periodical; an issue.
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islamsterdam
The city of Amsterdam, with regard to its population of Muslims and other immigrants.
island time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to islanders (e.g. Hawaiians or Fijians), and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
isn'treal
Israel, viewed as an illegitimate state.
Israeli Destruction Forces
The Israel Defense Forces.
Israeli Diaper Forces
The Israel Defense Forces.
issa
Contraction of it's + a.
issuefic
Fan fiction which explores or comments upon social or political issues.
Isthmus of Suez
The covered bridge at St. John's College, Cambridge, that connects the college with its grounds on the other side of the river.
iswas
A kind of hand-held slide rule used for predicting the location of a target based on its current and recent positions.
it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings
There are more developments yet to come; one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress.
it ain't over till it's over
There are more developments yet to come; one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress.
it ain't the meat, it's the motion
When it comes to sexual satisfaction, the size of the penis does not matter, but technique during intimacy does.
it is a wise child that knows his own father
One can never be sure of one's paternity.
it is easy to find a stick to beat a dog
If a person is determined to punish or blame someone, they will find a way or a reason to do so.
it is what it is
This challenging circumstance is simply a fact, to be accepted or dealt with.
it pays to advertise
Good qualities do not get rewarded automatically.
it takes a heap of living to make a house a home
A house is simply a physical structure and does not count as a home until significant events in the inhabitants' lives have occurred there over a substantial period of time, and they have developed an emotional bond to the house and its immediate environs.
it takes a lot of living to make a house a home
Synonym of it takes a heap of living to make a house a home.
it takes a village
Ellipsis of it takes a village to raise a child.
it takes a village to raise a child
An entire community of people must provide for, and interact positively with, children in order for those children to grow up healthily and safely.
it takes all kinds
Ellipsis of it takes all kinds to make a world.
it takes all sorts
Ellipsis of it takes all sorts to make a world.
it takes two to tango
Both share responsibility.
it wasn't only only
An act or task was harder to do than it might seem.
it's a long road that has no turning
Progress through life is characterized by change.
it's a man's world
Society is organized in a manner that gives preferential status to males; most positions of authority are occupied by men.
it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it
The job is a particularly difficult and undesirable one.
it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye
Rough play results in injury.
it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest
A condemnation of anyone who damages their own group, reputation or interests.
it's an ill wind
Ellipsis of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
An action or occurrence must be very bad indeed if it brings no benefit to anyone.
it's been a slice
I have had an enjoyable time.
it's better to ask forgiveness than permission
It is better to act decisively and apologize for it later than to seek approval to act and risk delay, objections, etc.
it's better to be judged by twelve than to be carried by six
In a precarious situation, it is wiser to act decisively and be judged by a jury than to be killed through inaction.
it's giving
Used to describe an attitude or connotation.
it's in the bag
Certain to be won or achieved; a sure thing.
it's joever
Replacement for it's over, standing for complete physical and mental defeat. Emerged in 2024, when Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election.
it's lonely at the top
A highly successful person in a particular field will inevitably suffer from a feeling of isolation.
it's never too late to mend
One is never too old to change one's ways; learning is always possible.
it's not the meat, it's the motion
Alternative form of it ain't the meat, it's the motion (size doesn't matter as much as technique)
it's not the whistle that pulls the train
Boasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.
it's not what you know but who you know
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.
it's not what you say but how you say it
The tone and delivery of communication are at least as important as the message itself.
it's the hit dog that howls
If somebody is ranting or complaining about something, they were probably hurt by it.
it's the thought that counts
When giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.
ita-bag
A handbag, backpack, or other bag decorated with fandom-related merchandise such as pins, badges, and dolls (typically for a single character or media franchise).
itanic
The Intel Itanium processor.
iTard
A user of Apple Inc. products.
itasha
A car decorated with anime or manga artwork, including custom decals, dashboard ornaments, and seatcovers.
itchy feet
Restlessness.
ITM
Initialism of in the money.
itty bitty titty committee
Women or girls with small breasts, viewed collectively.
iura novit curia
Parties to a legal dispute do not need to plead or prove the law that applies to their case.
iykyk
Acronym for "If you know, you know". Used to describe inside jokes and niche references.
iz
third-person singular simple present indicative of be
IzuMina
The ship of characters Izuku Midoriya and Mina Ashido from the My Hero Academia series.
IzuOcha
The ship of characters Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco Uraraka from the My Hero Academia series.
izzle fo shizzle
A more emphatic and familiar form of fo shizzle; “For sure, my friend”, used to stress the following sentence.
'If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.