ill doers are ill deemers
Bad people expect others to behave badly.
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ill news spreads apace
Bad news circulates quickly because people tend to gossip.
ill-gotten gains never prosper
Money or other property acquired dishonestly does not bring long-term and lasting joy.
ilu
Abbreviation of I love you.
imagine
A short fanfic or prompt placing a reader insert in a novel scenario with a character or celebrity.
imba
Clipping of imbalanced.
imbo
An idiot, a fool.
imma
Contraction of I'm + gonna.
imouto
A little sister.
imp
Synonym of god (“person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon”).
impossible story
Any story featuring elements of science fiction or fantasy (as opposed to typical stories which are set in the real world).
impost
The weight that must be carried by a horse in a race; the handicap.
impot
Synonym of imposition (“task imposed on a student as punishment”)
impresstaurant
An upscale restaurant where one might take somebody to impress them.
imprint on
To come to accept, inaccurately, that a creature or object is one's parent and consequently to act as if it is.
improve on
To fix, make better or increase the quality of (something) in comparison to previous attempts; to contribute to an ongoing effort to improve (something).
imzadi
A person with whom one shares a profound spiritual bond; a soulmate.
in a fog
In a state of perplexity.
in a pig's whisper
In a very short time; in a jiffy.
in a trench coat
Pretending to be something greater, especially unconvincingly.
in a while, crocodile
Au revoir, see you soon.
in bits
In a state of extreme emotion, such as hilarity or rage.
in deep shit
In trouble; in a difficult situation.
in glass
Belonging to a management level, as in a contemporary office hierarchy.
in good bread
In a fortunate or favorable position.
in high dudgeon
In a state of deep resentment.
in hot water
In trouble; facing punishment or serious criticism.
in lesbians
In love, or feeling affection or lust, especially if sapphic.
in like a lion, out like a lamb
Synonym of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
in like Flynn
Having achieved a goal or gained access as desired.
in more shit than a Werribee duck
In trouble; suffering great difficulties.
in one's feelings
Overreacting or having a strong emotional reaction; worked up.
in over one's head
Overwhelmed or exasperated, usually by excessive responsibilities.
in prime twig
In good order and high spirits.
in rag order
In a state of mess or chaos.
in shit
in trouble, in a bad situation
in tears
Laughing; in disbelief.
in the altogether
Euphimism for naked.
in the barrel
In an unpleasant or dangerous situation.
in the black
Successful financially.
in the bucket
Short of money, or in debt (by a specified amount).
in the clear
Not in danger.
in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Alternative form of in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
in the doghouse
In disgrace.
in the fast lane
Where life is exciting or highly pressured.
in the final analysis
When everything has been considered.
in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.
in the limelight
Under public attention.
in the loop
Knowing what's going on and being kept informed.
in the nick of time
At the last moment.
in the pocket
Synonym of in the zone, playing perfectly in time, perfectly in sync with others, or with a perfect groove.
in the racket
Synonym of on the game (“working as a prostitute”).
in the rattle
Kept in confinement as a disciplinary measure.
in the rear with the gear
Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role.
in the refrigerator
Of a game: having its outcome beyond a doubt, despite the fact that time is remaining before the final buzzer.
in the valley of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Alternative form of in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
in the weeds
Immersed or entangled in details or complexities.
in there like swimwear
A sure thing or that a goal is guaranteed in a sports match.
in this day and age
In modern times.
in unity, there is strength
More can be accomplished by a team with a common goal than by individuals.
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