I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in keeping] {adj. phr.}
Going well together; agreeing; similar.
Mary's hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion.
Having an assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program.
Contrast: [OUT OF KEEPING].
[in kind] {adv. phr.}
In a similar way; with the same kind of thing.
My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog.
Low returned Mary's insult in kind.
[in league with] or {informal} [in cahoots with] {prep.}
In secret agreement or partnership with (someone); working together secretly with, especially for harm.
People once believed that some women were witches in league with the devil.
* /The […]
[in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.}
1. As a result of new information; by means of new ideas.
The teacher changed John's grade in the light of the extra work in the workbook.
2. Because of.
* /In light of the muddy field, the […]
[in line] (1) {adv. phr.}
In or into a straight line.
The boys stood in line to buy their tickets.
Tom set the chairs in line along the wall.
The carpenter put the edges of the boards in line.
[in line] (2) {adj. phr.}
1. In a position in a series or after someone else.
John is in line for the presidency of the club next year.
Mary is fourth in line to be admitted to the sorority.
2. Obeying or agreeing with what is right or usual; […]