I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in honor of] {prep.}
As an honor to; for showing respect or thanks to.
We celebrate Mother's Day in honor of our mothers.
The city dedicated a monument in honor of the general.
[in hopes] {adj. phr.}
Hopeful; hoping.
The Mayor was in hopes of having a good day for the parade.
Mother was in hopes that the cake would be good to eat.
[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.
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