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Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
1. In order to be prepared; as a precaution; if there is need. — Usually used in the phrase "just in case".
The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case.
* /The big dog was tied up, but John carried a […]
[in case of] also [in the event of] {prep.}
In order to meet the possibility of; lest there is; if there is; if there should be.
Take your umbrellas in case of rain.
The wall was built along the river in case of floods.
[inch]
See:
[BY INCHES],
[EVERY INCH],
[GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILL TAKE A MILE],
[WITHIN AN ACE OF] or [WITHIN AN INCH OF],
[WITHIN AN INCH OF ONE'S LIFE].
[inch (one's way) along] {v. phr.}
To. proceed slowly and with difficulty.
When the electricity failed, it took John half an hour to inch his way along the corridors of the office building.
[in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1. In agreement with a person's character or personality; in the way that a person usually behaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical; suitable.
* /John was very rude at the party, and that […]
[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.},
1. In authority or control; in a position to care for or supervise; responsible.
If you have any questions, ask the boss. He's in charge.
2. Under care or supervision.
* /The sick man was taken in charge by the […]
[in charge of] {prep.}
1. Responsible for; having supervision or care of.
Marian is in charge of selling tickets.
The girl in charge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party.
* /When our class had a play, the teacher put […]
[in check] {adv. phr.}
In a position where movement or action is not allowed or stopped; under control; kept quiet or back.
The boy was too small to keep the big dog in check, and the dog broke away from his leash.
* /The soldiers tried to keep […]
[in circulation] or [into circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Going around and doing things as usual; joining what others are doing,
John broke his leg and was out of school for several weeks, but now he is back in circulation again.
* /Mary's […]