I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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[I declare] {interj.}, {dialect}
Well; oh my; truly. — Used for emphasis.
I declare, it has been a very warm day!
Mother said, "I declare, John, you have grown a foot."
[I'll bet you my bottom dollar] {interj.}, {informal}
An exaggerated assertion of assurance.
I'll bet you my bottom dollar that the Cubs will win this year.
[I'll say] or [I tell you] {interj.}, {informal}
I agree with this completely. — Used for emphasis.
Did the children all enjoy Aunt Sally's pecan pie? I'll say!
I'll say this is a good movie!
[I'll tell you what] or [tell you what] {informal}
Here is an idea.
The hamburger stand is closed, but I'll tell you what, let's go to my house and cook some hot dogs.
[I'm telling you] {informal}
It is important to listen to what I am saying.
Marian is a smart girl but I'm telling you, she doesn't always do what she promises.
[I.O.U.] {adj. phr.}
I owe you, abbreviated; a promissory note.
I had to borrow some money from John and, in order to remind both of us, I wrote him an I.O.U. note for $250.
[ice]
See:
[BLOOD RUNS COLD] or [BLOOD TURNS TO ICE],
[BREAK THE ICE],
[CUT ICE],
[ON ICE],
[SKATE ON THIN ICE].