I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[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; […]
[in line with] {prep.}
In agreement with.
Behavior at school parties must be in line with school rules.
In line with the custom of the school, the students had a holiday between Christmas and New Year's Day.
[in love] {adj. phr.}
Liking very much; loving.
John is in love with Helen.
Tom and Ellen arc in love.
Mary is in love with her new wristwatch.
[in luck] {adj. phr.}
Being lucky; having good luck; finding something good by chance.
Bill was in luck when he found the money on the street.
Mary dropped her glasses and they did not break. She was in luck.
[in memory of] {prep.}
As something that makes people remember (a person or thing); as a reminder of; as a memorial to.
The building was named Ford Hall in memory of a man named James Ford.
Many special ceremonies are in memory of famous men.
[in mind] {adv. phr.}
1. In the center of your thought; in your close attention.
You have to be home by 11 o'clock. Keep that in mind, Bob.
Mary is studying hard with a good grade in mind.
Bear in mind the rules of safety when you swim.
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