I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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[in one's bad graces] {adj. phr.}
Not approved by; not liked by.
John was in his mother's bad graces because he spilled his milk on the tablecloth.
Don got in the bad graces of the teacher by laughing at her hat.
Compare: [DOWN ON], [IN BAD], […]
[in one's behalf] or [on one's behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
1. For someone else; in your place.
My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf.
2. For the good of another person or group; as a help to someone.
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[in one's blood] or [into one's blood] {adv. phr.}
Agreeing perfectly with one's sympathies, feelings, and desires.
Living in a warm section of the country gets in your blood.
The woods got into Jim's blood.
Contrast: [OUT OF ONE'S BLOOD].
[in one's boots]
See:
[DIE IN ONE'S BOOTS] or [DIE WITH ONE'S BOOTS ON],
[IN ONE'S SHOES] also [IN ONE'S BOOTS].
[in one's craw] or [in one's crop]
See:
[STICK IN ONE'S CRAW] or
[STICK IN ONE'S CROP].
[in one's cups] {adj. phr.}, {literary}
Drunk.
The man was in his cups and talking very loudly.
[in one's element] {adv. phr.}
1. In one's natural surroundings.
The deep-sea fish is in his element in deep ocean water.
2. Where you can do your best.
John is in his element working on the farm.
Compare: [AT HOME] 2.
Contrast: [OUT OF […]
[in one's face] {adv. phr.}
1. Against your face.
The trick cigar blew up in the clown's face.
A cold wind was in our faces as we walked to school.
2. In front of you.
The maid slammed the door in the salesman's face.
* /I told the […]
[in one's favor] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
In a way that is good for you.
Both teams claimed the point, but the referee decided in our favor.
Bob made good grades in high school, and that was in his favor when he looked for a job.
Compare: [COME […]